Sony Xperia Ace III vs Xiaomi 17
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Xiaomi 17
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Ace III and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (95/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Xiaomi 17?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III 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.