Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 17
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $799 | $709 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $90.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.