Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (40/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3540 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (90/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (40/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.