Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.