Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 8/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (84/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.