Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1295 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1295
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1295 | $799 |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $496. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $496.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (88/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (53/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.