Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 VI
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.