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; launch prices were $1500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3842882
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1500

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 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 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

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 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 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 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 219 g
Launch price $1500 $999

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3842882 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +3.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Launch price difference: $501. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $501 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

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 11 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 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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 69/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.