Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 11i

The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 11i received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (79/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 895533
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 207 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 11i?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 10 VII.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.