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 — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-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 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | 50W | |
| 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 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 184.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
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 active users.