Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 49
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 204 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (90/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (63/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 34/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.