Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,320,406).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Performance 68
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

Xiaomi 15S Pro

Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability —
Value for money 82

What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?


  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 53/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 IV Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 1320406 2998904
Geekbench Single 1662 2746
Geekbench Multi 4188 8431
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
DXOMark (camera) 118 —
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 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 15
NFC yes —
Protection IP65 —
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm —
Weight 185 g —
Launch price — $760

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Xiaomi 15S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 15S Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Xiaomi 15S Pro

  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
65/100
1320406 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +56.0%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Price unknown

Xiaomi 15S Pro

$760

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (89/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (78/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro 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 15S Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.