Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 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 3,274,157).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1499
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $709 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 17 by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $790. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $790.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.