Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi 17

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,761,879).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 191g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $709 vs $900

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1761879 3274157
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 187 g 191 g
Price $900 $709
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +46.2%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $191. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $191.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (95/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (81/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).

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

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