Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $964 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $771 vs $964
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $964 | $771 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $193. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $193.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.