Sony Xperia L4 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia L4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.