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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) 09Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

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Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) vs Mi 8 Lite (64GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
+(back) 23MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (24GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)113%
More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+403 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.26"4%
Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 24MP49%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+3350 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
ModelXperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3212 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS小米8 Lite (4GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date5/1/20179/1/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4616x3464 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby708 hours (29.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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