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| Global Score | |
| 90.5 | 81.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-09-15 |
| 6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches | 6.32 x 2.98 x 0.27 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Black, Green and Pink | Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White and Truffle Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and Metal | Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 449 pixels per inch | 405 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 642L GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 18.62 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 64.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.89 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Nano SIM Battery | 4250mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 6.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia 5 III has an overall score of 90.5, which is better than the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE's global score of 81.4. These phones include the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding OS features. Xperia 5 III is a thicker and a little heavier device than the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE.
The Xperia 5 III features a bit better display than Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a little higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 and a little bit higher display pixel density. Xperia 5 III has just a little better processing power than Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia 5 III also has a higher amount of RAM.
Xperia 5 III counts with a much bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE, because it has 256 GB internal memory capacity and a SD extension slot that admits a maximum of 1 TB. The Sony Xperia 5 III has a very superior camera than Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE, because although it has a back camera with a lot lower 12 mega-pixels resolution, it also counts with a lot bigger sensor which provides a lot higher image and video quality and a bigger aperture for better low-light photos and video.
The Xperia 5 III counts with a bit longer battery performance than Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE, because it has a 6% more battery capacity.
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