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 $1499 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 (3,942,923 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 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 $1499
- 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)
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 — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $892 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $607. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $607 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.