Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (79/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 895533 3593401
Geekbench Single 1015 3640
Geekbench Multi 2920 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 226 g
Price $449 $999
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100
895533 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +75.1%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (93/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (72/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (90/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (79/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.