Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 11i

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i (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 Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i 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
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 11i, 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 "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (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 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i 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: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Xiaomi 11i
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 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
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 207 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i 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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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