Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the stronger camera (119 vs 113).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi 12
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 180g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1242193
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi 12, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.