Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.