Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
$1,048
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5
Sony Xperia 5
$799
| 18 Pro Max | Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 1,048 | USD 799 |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 100 | 18 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Display | 6.9" • AMOLED • 120Hz | 6.1" • OLED HDR • 60Hz |
| Main Camera | 200MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 50MP | 8MP |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 249 cheaper
Xperia 5USD 799
vs18 Pro MaxUSD 1,048
RAM
2× more RAM
18 Pro Max12 GB RAM
vsXperia 56 GB RAM
Storage
2× more storage
18 Pro Max256 GB
vsXperia 5128 GB
Battery
171% larger battery
18 Pro Max8,500 mAh
vsXperia 53,140 mAh
Charging
82 W faster wired charging
18 Pro Max100 W wired
vsXperia 518 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
18 Pro MaxQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
vsXperia 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Display
Larger120Hz
18 Pro Max6.9″ · 120Hz
vsXperia 56.1″ · 60Hz
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
More hardwareXiaomi 18 Pro Max
More RAM and storage12 GB RAM · 256 GB
Larger battery8,500 mAh
Faster wired charging100 W wired
Larger 120Hz display6.9″ · 120Hz
Best if you want
Lower priceSony Xperia 5
Much lower purchase priceUSD 799
Smaller 6.1-inch display6.1″
What CompareTab says about Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has clear advantages in memory, battery capacity and display refresh rate over Xperia 5, with 12 GB of RAM versus 6 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, a 8500 mAh battery versus 3140 mAh, and a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. It also adds a higher-resolution rear camera (200 MP versus 12 MP), a higher-resolution front camera (50 MP versus 8 MP), wireless charging, and 100W charging. Sony Xperia 5, however, is around $249 cheaper and lighter at 164 g versus 235 g. The choice comes down to 18 Pro Max’s extra RAM, storage, faster charging, battery capacity, and smoother display versus Xperia 5’s lower price and lighter build.
