Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 750481
Geekbench Single 1488 936
Geekbench Multi 3373 2318
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 11W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68 IP53
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 204 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -49.2%
750481 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.