Sony Xperia L4 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 177,554).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia L4 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.