Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 67/100 (a 25-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 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). 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 5 IV (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 IV (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 IV (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. 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.