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 — 47/100 vs 44/100 (a 3-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 Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,305,466); 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).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1305466
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1000 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (68/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 3 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 44/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
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 everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.