Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 47/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,305,466).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 12 points higher (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 129.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.