Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
72.6Performance54
50Display59.4
63.5Camera65.9
49.1Battery74.2
78.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 62.1 against 62.6 for Xiaomi 13 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 13 Pro edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 122% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 3.2 x
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,129 vs 5,500
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,003 vs 2,050
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 49
- 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 30 W
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.73 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,655 nits | 1,900 nits+15% |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,003+46%Top 13% | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,129+66%Top 14% | 5,500Top 34% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 64 %Bottom 28% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 7.1 x+122% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 W+300% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+14% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
Related comparisons
Sony Xperia 1 VIIvs Xiaomi 15TVSSony Xperia 1 VIIvs HONOR 600VSSony Xperia 1 VIIvs Huawei Pura 70 UltraVSSony Xperia 1 VIIvs Google Pixel 9 ProVSXiaomi 13 Provs Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraVSXiaomi 13 Provs Huawei Mate 70 ProVSXiaomi 13 Provs Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate DesignVSXiaomi 13 Provs realme 16 Pro+ 5GVS