Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra (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 14/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 21 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 72 points higher (86/100 vs 14/100). 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 17/100). 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 Ultra (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 21 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 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 | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (81/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 72 points (86/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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.