Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 17
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 891,237).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 178g vs 191g
- Better display (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 (100/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (87/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.