Sony Xperia Ace III vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 235g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III 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.