Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $825 |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $974. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $974 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. 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.