Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,654,776); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3654776
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1500
- Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 5.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Xiaomi 17 Max was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.