Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.