Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $964 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 2,096,581).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Overall rating 64/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $760 vs $964

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VI Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 2096581 2998904
Geekbench Single 2205 2746
Geekbench Multi 7192 8431
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
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $964 $760
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +30.1%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760

Price difference: $204. Xiaomi 15S Pro is cheaper by $204.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 53/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.