Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,305,466 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.