Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1000 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1000
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1000 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.