Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 16/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 73 points higher (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 73 points (89/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.