Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,100,336); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Lighter: 200g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100). 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 249.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100).
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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.