Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $449 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 895,533).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 180g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $750
- Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $750 |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $301. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $301 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (69/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.