Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Sony Xperia XZ1 (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XZ1

Performance 33
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 better?

  • Lighter: 155g vs 192g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). 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 XZ1 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 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 XZ1 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 3569354
Geekbench Single 427 3310
Geekbench Multi 1500 10070
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2700 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 19 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 148.0×73.4×7.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 155 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • Main: 19MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +87.7%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ1 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XZ1

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (95/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (81/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (84/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XZ1 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 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.