Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $949 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $37. Sony Xperia 5 II was $37 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 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.