Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/3/2021 6:22 PM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:58 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra X Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	234 grams (8.19 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+512GB (485GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+515 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.81"31% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.12" inches105% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP53% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 3500 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh85% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

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

f/2.0 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	9/19/2017	4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	234 grams (8.19 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1700nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	512GB (485GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
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	3500/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.212mm128°1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.12" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm 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: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon • Secondary 1.1" AMOLED display next to the rear camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (512GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered