Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 11i

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 34/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 10 points higher (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 IV Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 207 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.