Xiaomi 16 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 has better RAM than Sony Xperia 5 III. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 has better resolution of 2670 x 1200 than Sony Xperia 5 III which has resolution of 2520 x 1080. Xiaomi 16 has more internal memory than Sony Xperia 5 III
| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Sony Xperia 5 III |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 84999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 59990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 14, 2021. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 5 III is Rs. 84999.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 16's 6.67 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Sony's phone has display density of 449 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 439 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Sony's phone ~ 81.4%. Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 5 III has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia 5 III's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Sony Xperia 5 III (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 16's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 5 III's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 5 III's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Sony Xperia 5 III |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 | Xperia 5 III |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 (Expected) | April 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68 x 157 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 439 PPI | ~ 449 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 81.4% |
| Glass Type | Shatterproof Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) | Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 | |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |