Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 64/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,322,176).
Sony Xperia 1 V
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 187g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
The Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi 12 received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Xiaomi 12 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12?
Both devices scored 64/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 V.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi 12?
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?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.