Sony Xperia L2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L2 (2018) runs on the MT6737T, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 12/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L2 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L2
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L2 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×78.0×9.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L2
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L2
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L2
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L2 by 98.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L2 by 76 points (88/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L2 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.