Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $949 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 192g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $949
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 II are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $124. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 II are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the 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.