Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 143 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XA1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (90/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 73 points (88/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Sony Xperia XA1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.