Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $999. 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 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $449 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII 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.