Sony Xperia ZL vs Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZL vs Xiaomi Mi 11i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2370
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
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Model | Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6505, C6506, Sony Odin | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB + 8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 2/1/2013 | 4/1/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 |
Depth | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in) | 76.4 x 163.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 900nits[typ], 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (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 320 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, 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 ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119° 5MP macro f/2.450mm1/5.0"1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | 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 ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | 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 | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2370 mAh | 4520 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
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, White • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Celestial Silver, Frosty White • MIUI 12 • Dolby Atmos sound • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia ZL | Xiaomi Mi 11i (256GB) | |
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 |