Sony Xperia 1 II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 II

Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 30
Portability 74
Value for money 2

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?

  • Lighter: 181g vs 219g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 973499
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 II Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 973499 3998145
Geekbench Single 1169 3639
Geekbench Multi 3191 11047
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 21W 100W
Wireless charging 11W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 181 g 219 g
Launch price $1199 $999

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 II

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 II

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 II

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 11W
30
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 II Snapdragon 865
46/100
973499 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +75.7%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 II

$1199

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (98/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (87/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (89/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.