Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 47/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 1,305,466); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 47/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 72
Value for money 41
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 182g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (26/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

The Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 12 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 47/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 V Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1519456 1305466
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 118 129
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 182 g 204 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
47/100
1519456 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 -16.4%
1305466 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 V leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 5 V
$999
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Both devices scored 47/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 V.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (26/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.