Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money 44
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 205g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1519456
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $999

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 74/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 44/100).

Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V 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 V Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1519456 3207005
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 182 g 205 g
Price $999 $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 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 V
  • 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 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
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 V and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100
1519456 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +52.6%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 5 V
$999
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (93/100 vs 74/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 74/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 5 V 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.