Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,037,544); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the stronger camera (141 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Performance 62
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 68
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1037544
  • Lighter: 186g vs 234g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 11W

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1232200 1037544
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Wireless charging 11W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 105 141
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 234 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 67W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
68/100 -18.8%
1037544 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.