Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1500 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 3,182,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $601. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $601 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.