Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
44Performance55.2
45.5Display51.4
44.1Camera55.8
58.4Battery49.1
60Features73.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and camera (+12). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 1,862 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,862 nits+86% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 1,263,761 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | 2,250+57%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | 6,804+64%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| 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 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+123% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+6% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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