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 52/100 (a 30-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 (3,207,005 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- 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 63/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 63/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 20/100). 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (93/100 vs 63/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 20/100).
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).
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 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, 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 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
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.