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. 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 (3,182,664 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 —

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: 3182664 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
  • 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

  • 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)

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 "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).

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 3182664
Geekbench Single 2203 3293
Geekbench Multi 6511 10243
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
Launch price — $899

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP 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 +34.1%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

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).

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.