Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 592,015); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 63); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 IV | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 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 | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 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 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 IV and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 IV (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 IV and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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.