Sony Xperia 1 II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 973,499).
Sony Xperia 1 II
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 181g vs 192g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 973499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6300 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: $825 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 II | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 973499 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $825 |
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $374. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $374 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (84/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.