Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1500 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,995,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2995695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10104
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- 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 $1500
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $729. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $729 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.