Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $892 |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $907. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $907 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. 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.