Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi 17
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 74.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the 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.