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| Global Score | |
| 90.5 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-04-14 | 2017-10-10 |
| 6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| Black, Green and Pink | Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and Metal | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 614.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 449 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 18.62 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.89 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Nano SIM Battery | 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xperia 5 III has a score of 90.5, which is much better than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2's general score of 81.2. Xperia 5 III's construction is extremely newer and just a little lighter, but a bit thicker than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. The Xperia 5 III features a little faster processing unit than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have 8 cores, the Xperia 5 III also has 2 GB more RAM.
Sony Xperia 5 III counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has a slightly higher 1080 x 2520 pixels resolution, a just a little greater pixels density and a little bit bigger screen. The Sony Xperia 5 III takes better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a camera in the back with a 12 MP resolution and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Sony Xperia 5 III also has higher video frame rate, a way bigger sensor which offers a way better image and video quality and a larger aperture for better photography and video in poorly lited situations.
Sony Xperia 5 III has a much bigger storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have equal 256 GB internal memory capacity, the Sony Xperia 5 III also has a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 1 TB. Xperia 5 III has greater battery performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity against 3400mAh.
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