Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money 46
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $899

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (93/100 vs 68/100). 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 46/100).

Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 IV Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1242193 3207005
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 119
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 205 g
Price $799 $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1242193 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +61.3%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 5 IV
$799
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (93/100 vs 68/100).

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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV 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.