Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads — 69/100 vs 67/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,100,336); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the stronger camera (141 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Lighter: 182g vs 234g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra scores 2 points higher (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1774668 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.