Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra (2016) runs on the Helio P10, 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 14/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 21 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 235g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). 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 XA Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 21 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 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 | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 78 points (92/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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.