Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.