Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Performance 54
Display 89
Camera 20
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 205g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3140 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 54/100).

Sony Xperia 5: The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 824513 3207005
Geekbench Single 968 3228
Geekbench Multi 2731 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3140 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 164 g 205 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
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 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +74.3%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (93/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (63/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (87/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.