Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3330); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better display (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.