Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,037,544); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 234g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1037544
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3373
- Lighter: 197g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1037544 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 188.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (91/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.