Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,305,466).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1499 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 194.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.