Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 215,323); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (89/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.