Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 12

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 891,237).

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 180g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 891237 1322176
Geekbench Single 968 1675
Geekbench Multi 2731 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 180 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100
891237 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 +32.6%
1322176 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 82/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (57/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).

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

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