Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 8/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 76 points higher (84/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (90/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 891237 3654776
Geekbench Single 968 3640
Geekbench Multi 2731 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100
891237 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +75.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (88/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (90/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (83/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.