Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 11.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3540 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (42/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3540 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Main: 19MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- 3540 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (42/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.