Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 17 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2025 8:40 AM, updated: 11/2/2025 3:28 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) Compare Xiaomi 17 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

29 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+512GB (458GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1220x2656 pixels56% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+464 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.31" inches76% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7000 mAh159% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)2% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
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Model	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Other model names	Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025	5/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	464 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	68 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
System version	Android 16	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HyperOS 3	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 840	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4616x3464 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, White	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered