Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 203g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.