Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 IV | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- 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 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 IV and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 IV (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 IV and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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.