Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,349,808); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 204g).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 V

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1349808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 187g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1761879 1349808
Geekbench Single 2004 1662
Geekbench Multi 5311 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) — 129
Main camera 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) — 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 —
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 204 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 V

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

Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 V

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

Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -30.5%
1349808 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 V leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (64/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (71/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.