Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 1 V
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $900 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $900 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Sony Xperia 1 V is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.