Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1295 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 197g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 180g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 12, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $750 |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Xiaomi 12 by 126.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $545. Xiaomi 12 was $545 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.