Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- 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 IV and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (85/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.