Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads — 69/100 vs 65/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,100,336); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the stronger camera (141 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Lighter: 185g vs 234g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra scores 4 points higher (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 IV (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 IV (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.