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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-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 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 V

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
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, budget-conscious buyers.

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 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
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 — 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
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP 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
90
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
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
64/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 V

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

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 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

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 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

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 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

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

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