Sony Xperia Ace III vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Ace III
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.