Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1799 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1039. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $1039 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.