Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 12

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,322,176).

Both devices scored the same rating of 64/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 192g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 12 received the same MobileRank rating — 64/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). 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 VI are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VI Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2096581 1322176
Geekbench Single 2205 1675
Geekbench Multi 7192 4453
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 180 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -58.6%
1322176 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Xiaomi 12 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

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 VI are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI.

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

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

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

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

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

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?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.