Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (88/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (90/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.