Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 11i

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 211g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Xiaomi 11i
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 750481
Geekbench Single 1488 936
Geekbench Multi 3373 2318
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68 IP53
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 211 g 207 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -49.2%
750481 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Xiaomi 11i by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.