Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 30W | 6000mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 2608 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Weight | 186 grams | 218.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Back | Glass | Silicon Polymer | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Eye-Tracking, HDR, OIS | Auto Supermoon, Cinematic Mode, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Scene recognition, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Translation, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
