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; launch prices were $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 (2,995,695 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 15 Pro
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: 2995695 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 at launch: $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)
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). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 2995695 | |
| 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) | 800 nits | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 0.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $524. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $524 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.