Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.