Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1295 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3050
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 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 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 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, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.