Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1295 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-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 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 50
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2798
  • Lighter: 197g vs 213g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2994112
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9293
  • 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 $1295

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 54/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 50/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 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 VII Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2994112 3001049
Geekbench Single 3094 2798
Geekbench Multi 9293 10104
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 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 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 197 g 213 g
Price $1295 $771
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
2994112 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +0.2%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $524. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $524.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.

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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

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

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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.