Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 235g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). 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 (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP 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
- 5.2" 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 XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 68 points (92/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.