Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 47/100 vs 8/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,305,466 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 39 points (47/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (47/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 891237 1305466
Geekbench Single 968 1675
Geekbench Multi 2731 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100
891237 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 +31.7%
1305466 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (18/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (77/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 39 points (47/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.