Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1799 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1799
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $813. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $813 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. 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.