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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Feature Comparison

Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
Size and Dimensions 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Product Weight 200 g 219 g or 225 g (7.72 oz)
Color Options Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold Black, Blue, White
Dimensions 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Display
Display
Screen 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)
Display Panel Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Display Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density)
Pixel Density Range ~396 ppi density -
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~86.5% screen-to-body ratio -
Highest Refresh Rate 120Hz -
Display Technical Details Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+
Brightness LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
Screen 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)
Screen Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 -
Maximum Brightness Level 1510 nits max brightness (measured) 3500 nits (peak)
Processor or chip
Processor or chip
Chipset Model Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Chip Manufacturing Process 3 Nm -
Number of Processor Cores Octa-core -
Processor Core Details 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Other Technical Details of Chipset Native Sony Alpha camera support -
Storage memory
Storage memory
RAM Memory 12GB, 16GB 12GB, 16GB
Internal Memory Capacity 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Internal Storage Type UFS UFS 4.1
Main camera
Main camera
Rear Camera Details 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
Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard 48 MP 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm
Main Camera Specifications - Wide/Standard f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Quality: Resolution and Frame Rate 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps -
Maximum Video Recording Quality of Rear Camera 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera
Front camera
Main Selfie Camera Quality 12 MP 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide)
Main Selfie Camera Specifications 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide)
Resolution and Frame Rate of Selfie Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Maximum Video Recording Resolution of Selfie Camera - 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh -
Battery and charging features
Battery and charging features
Connection Port Type USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG
OTG Support Yes -
Maximum Supported Charging Power 30W -
Wireless Charging Support No -
Other Port Specifications - Display Port, OTG
Audio features
Audio features
Speaker Type -25.5 LUFS (Very good) Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Number of 3.5mm Jacks Yes No
Audio Capabilities Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio
Speaker Type Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio capabilities Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio
Communications and sensors
Communications and sensors
Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Details and Description tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Details and Description A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC
5G Support 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 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 SA/NSA
Navigation Type and GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Fingerprint Sensor Type side-mounted under display, ultrasonic
Communication Technologies GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Style and design
Style and design
Front Panel Material Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Back body material Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus) Glass back
Frame material type aluminum frame IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Launch Information
Launch Information
Announced 2026, May 13 2026, May 21
Initial data or main information
Initial data or main information
Availability Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 19 Available. Released 2026, May 21
Part Numbers XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G 2605EPN8EC
Price Range at Time of Release € 1,499.00 / £ 1,399.00 About 610 EUR
Body
Body
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
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 (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Design
Design
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Platform
Platform
Operating System Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
CPU Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Model Adreno 840 Adreno 840
Main memory and RAM
Main memory and RAM
Memory Card Slot Type microSDXC (dedicated slot) -
Connections
Connections
Bluetooth Support 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC
Capabilities
Capabilities
Smart Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Technical features
Technical features
Fast Charging Capability 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS
Power
Power
Energy efficiency class Class A -
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