Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 12
72.6Performance43.2
50Display47.7
63.5Camera47
49.1Battery62.5
78.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and camera (+17). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 269% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,129 vs 4,300
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 49
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+4% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,655 nits+50% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,003+75%Top 13% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,129+112%Top 14% | 4,300Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 64 %Bottom 28% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 7.1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 67 W+123% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |