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 (1,305,466 vs 1,119,714).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • 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 63/100)
  • 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 63/100). 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).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1119714 1305466
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
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/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 +14.2%
1305466 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

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 63/100).

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.