Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5410 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| Display | 6.73", WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5410 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,09,702 | ||
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 560 nits | ||
| Type | WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Weight | 226 or 229 (Silver Chrome) grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Grade 5 Frame or Aluminum Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP65 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Weight | 226 or 229 (Silver Chrome) grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Grade 5 Frame or Aluminum Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP65 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Laser Auto Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Branded Lenses, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 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) | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Laser Auto Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Branded Lenses, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 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) | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 30 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 30 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Two-way Satellite Communication, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color spectrum, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Two-way Satellite Communication, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color spectrum, Gyroscope |
