Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3230); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia XZ Premium better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3230 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 15/100). 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 XZ Premium (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3230 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
- 3230 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (97/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (89/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (93/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ Premium by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ Premium 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.