Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1500 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $608. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $608 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.