Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the stronger camera (118 vs 113).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1320406
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 12, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 0.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.