Sony Xperia X Compact vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650, 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 15/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Compact
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia X Compact better?
- Lighter: 135g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Compact vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 77 points higher (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Compact | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia X Compact
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (82/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 77 points (92/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia X Compact has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Compact 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.