Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1295 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-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 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9293
- 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 at launch: $899 vs $1295
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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.