Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.