Sony Xperia L4 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 L4 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L4 by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (89/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.