In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact and Xiaomi MI 8 Lite. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G8441 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 129 mm | 156.4 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 75.8 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Depth | 9.3 mm | 7.5 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Weight | 143 g | 169 g | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Body Colour | Pink twilight | Black | Horizon blue | Midnight black | Aurora blue | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.585 W/kg (body), 0.749 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.6" | 6.26" | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 403 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | Sunlight mode | |
Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass, Night Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 512 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
User Memory | 22.73 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Lite. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | Creative effect | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Continuous shot, portrait mode, AI Beauty | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator | Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI Dual camera, AI scene detection, AI Beautify, AI intelligent knowledge, AI business card recognition, AI intelligent translation, AI intelligent exchange rate conversion |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Samsung S5K5E8 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | AI portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has face detection. |
Camera Features (Front) | - | AI Smart Effects |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 3350 mAh | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0 | Wi-Fi Miracast, AI Engine | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi MI 8 Lite |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, Type-C to audio converter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |