Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
35.3Display69.8
40.6Camera83.6
46.4Battery92
100Features86.7
5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46) and camera (+43). Sony Xperia 10 VI still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 30% lower weight: 164 g vs 235 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 100 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 g+30% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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