Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III Lite better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 219g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). 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 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 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 | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- 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 III Lite
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 III Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite 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 III Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite 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.