Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 235g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3540 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" 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 XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 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.