Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). 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 XZ Premium (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3230 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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 XZ Premium or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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.