Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 8/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 74 points higher (82/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 17/100). 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (93/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 17/100).
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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 74 points (82/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.