Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1320406
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.