Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20, 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 3430); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Plus better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3430 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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 2/100). 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 XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3430 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
- 5.5" 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 XA1 Plus
- 3430 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 77 points (92/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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 XA1 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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.