Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 12:17 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

17 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+2160x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+801 PPI99% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3230 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+10GB LPDDR4X150% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.39"16% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP25% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP103% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 Special edition
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	China
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	801 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine	600nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	10GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5656x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3230 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	10W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play	• Colors: Forbidden City Special Edition (blue) • Mechanical pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered