Sony Xperia XA Dual vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10, 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 13/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XA Dual better?
- Lighter: 137g vs 203g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Dual vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 79 points higher (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA Dual | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (82/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (87/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 79 points (92/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Dual and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA Dual has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA Dual 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.