Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 35/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 197g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 24 points higher (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 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, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 166 g | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 24 points (59/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.