Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 891,237).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 891237 3569354
Geekbench Single 968 3310
Geekbench Multi 2731 10070
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100
891237 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +75.0%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 85/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (84/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

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

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