Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 215,323); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 95.6% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus 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.