Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $825

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 42/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 895533 3569354
Geekbench Single 1015 3310
Geekbench Multi 2920 10070
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 192 g
Price $449 $825
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100
895533 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +74.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $376. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $376.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (95/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.