Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3800); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (53/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.