Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,519,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 226g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 182g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 17/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (72/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (72/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.