Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 224g
- Better display (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.