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. 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 (3,248,535 vs 1,761,879).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Xiaomi 17
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: 3248535 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
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
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 "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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 3248535 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownDetailed 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).
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.