Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 224g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 168g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $892
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $892 |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $443. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $443 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.