Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 II
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 II vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 II | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 II and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 II
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (92/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 II has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 II over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.