Phone Comparison
Compare Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII
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Xiaomi 17 Max
Better Display
Xiaomi 17 Max
Better Performance
Xiaomi 17 Max
Better Value
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Overview
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $1,600 | $810 |
| Display | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 230GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | 26 bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / (850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | HSPA 5G.LTE 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 / SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 5G.LTE 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm^2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 114.4 cm^2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1,475 to 1,510 nits | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Moth level 5 | N/A |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR BT | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.2 GHz Onyon V3 Phoenix M + 6x2.8 GHz Onyon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 230GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Triple |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102° (ultrawide), 1/2.76" .64μm |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, video tracking | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps HDR, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | N/A |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS |
| Wireless | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Reverse | N/A | 22.5W reverse wireless 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 74.3 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.92 x 0.33 in) | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 200g (7.05 oz) | 219 g or 225 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (max 2 at time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Jolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold | Black, Blue, White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, Native Sony Alpha camera support | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Equipped with full-stage enclosure stereo speakers driven by Dolby Atmos, a gold-plated 3.5mm analog headphone port, and native 360 Reality Audio decoding alongside high-bitrate wireless streaming up to 990 kbps via Bluetooth 6.0 utilizing LDAC, aptX Lossless, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive) | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless mastering, driven by Dolby Atmos certified symmetrical stereo dual speakers and Bluetooth 5.4, carrying native decoding for advanced codecs like LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Type-C) |