Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 17

The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,519,456).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money 44
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 66/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1519456
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $709 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 44/100).

Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 V Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1519456 3274157
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 182 g 191 g
Price $999 $709
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100
1519456 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +53.6%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 5 V
$999
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $290.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (95/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi 17?

The Sony Xperia 5 V 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.