Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $964 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,096,581).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $964

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VI Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2096581 3207005
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 205 g
Price $964 $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +34.6%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $65. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $65.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (63/100 vs 39/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.