Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.