Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XZ2 (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 $799 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 3180); 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 Sony Xperia XZ2 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $986
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
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 3180 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 — 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 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 | 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 | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3180 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 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 | 153.0×72.0×11.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2
- 3180 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 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ2 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $187. Sony Xperia XZ2 was $187 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 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 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.