Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,119,714).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1119714 3207005
Geekbench Single 1488 3228
Geekbench Multi 3373 9553
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 211 g 205 g
Launch price $1799 $899
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +65.1%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $900. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $900 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (63/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.