Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,593,401); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3593401
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 17/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1499
- Better camera (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (93/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (50/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (41/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.