Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). 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 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.