Sony Xperia L1 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 12/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 224g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 75 points higher (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia L1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 75 points (87/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.