Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 12
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1799 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 12
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1049. Xiaomi 12 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (57/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 12?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.