Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 24/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 211g).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Sony Xperia XZ
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 23MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 161g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Sony Xperia XZ, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 26 points higher (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (63/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Sony Xperia XZ are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Sony Xperia XZ by 235.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia XZ
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (63/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Sony Xperia XZ are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (35/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 26 points (50/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia XZ is a better fit for everyday use.