Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 IV Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1320406 3942923
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1320406 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +66.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.