Sony Xperia L1 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, 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 12/100 (a 80-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 80 points higher (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia L1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 80 points (92/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 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 L1 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 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.