Sony Xperia XA Dual vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10, 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 13/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XA Dual

Performance 0
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Sony Xperia XA Dual better?

  • Lighter: 137g vs 192g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 2300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Dual vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 73 points higher (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XA Dual Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3569354
Geekbench Single 140 3310
Geekbench Multi 590 10070
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2300 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 6.0.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 137 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • 2300 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XA Dual

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (85/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (84/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Dual and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XA Dual has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA Dual 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.