Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $900

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1761879 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 187 g 219 g
Price $900 $799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +51.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $101. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (88/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.