Sony Xperia XZs vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZs
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sony Xperia XZs better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 224g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZs vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 21/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZs | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZs
- 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 XZs
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZs and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sony Xperia XZs by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZs
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZs or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZs and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sony Xperia XZs has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZs 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.