Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1500 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.