Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 II
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 II | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 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
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 II and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 II
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (89/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 II has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 II over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.