Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1295 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1295
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.