Sony Xperia 1 II vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 II
Performance 60
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 30
Portability 74
Value for money 2
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 213g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 973499
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).

Sony Xperia 1 II: The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 II Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 973499 3001049
Geekbench Single 1168 2798
Geekbench Multi 3431 10104
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 21W 90W
Wireless charging 11W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 181 g 213 g
Launch price $1199 $771
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 II
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 11W
30
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 II Snapdragon 865
46/100
973499 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +67.6%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 II
$1199
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Launch price difference: $428. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $428 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (80/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.