Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3330); 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 Sony Xperia XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
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 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899
- 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 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 XZ3 — 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 XZ3 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $7. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $7 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ3 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 XZ3 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 XZ3 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.