Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 213g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 182g vs 213g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $771 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $999 | $771 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $228. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $228.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.