Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
27.4Performance72.6
44.8Display50
42.6Camera63.5
58.4Battery49.1
60Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and camera (+21). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,655 nits+84% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | 3,003+197%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | 9,129+273%Top 14% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 64 %Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+123% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |