Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (53/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.