Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1500 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S 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 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8431
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1500
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 15S Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.