Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Xiaomi 12
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 180g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $999
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Xiaomi 12 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (57/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.