Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2021 6:40 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 II X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	vs	28 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)20% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+643 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.39"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP51% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	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) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+21W17% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available)

60Hz

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Other model names	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A	ソニーXperia 1 Mark II SO-51A (128GB+8GB RAM) NTT DoCoMo
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Japan
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018	2/24/2020
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR8	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	2000/1024 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	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	UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SO-51A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered