Sony Xperia L4 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.4% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (92/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.