Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $949 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $999
- Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Sony Xperia 5 II was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (93/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.