Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $964 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $964 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $964 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $35. Sony Xperia 1 VI is cheaper by $35.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (87/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.