Sony Xperia L3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L3 is noticeably lighter (156g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L3 better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 219g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L3
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L3 by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L3 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.