Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.