Sony Xperia 1 VI
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra
#53Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Performance
96.796.7
Camera
96.899.6
Display
93.698.7
Battery
94.394.3
Build
82.282.0
Connectivity
91.287.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.392.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia 1 VI features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers a choice between glass and eco-leather with a titanium frame, making it slightly heavier.
- The Xperia has a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Xiaomi boasts a larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, providing superior pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, but the Xiaomi offers up to 1TB of storage compared to the Xperia's maximum of 512GB.
- Camera capabilities differ, with the Xperia featuring a versatile triple-camera setup including a 48 MP wide lens, while the Xiaomi has a more advanced 50 MP main sensor and additional telephoto options.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Xiaomi supports faster charging at 90W compared to the Xperia's 30W.
- Both run Android 14, but the Xiaomi's HyperOS promises an extended software experience with up to four major updates, while the Xperia guarantees three.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, May 15
2024, February 22
Announced
2024, May 15
2024, February 22
Description
N/A
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryChina-only model with 5300 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.5"
6.73"
Type
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 750
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.6-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh (Global)5300 mAh (China only)
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 33 min80W wireless, 100% in 46 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 74 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
192 g
219.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Shield Glass), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), titanium frame (grade 5) or aluminum alloy frame
Colors
Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red
Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer