Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 11i
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Lighter: 172g vs 207g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Xiaomi 11i by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.