Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 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 XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (92/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 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 XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 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.