Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
28.9Performance43.2
35.3Display56.7
40.6Camera63.6
46.4Battery72.1
100Features65.3
4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and camera (+23). Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 10 VI
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
- 20% lower weight: 164 g vs 204 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi | 522 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 W+300% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 g+20% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP65/IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
Related comparisons
Sony Xperia 10 VIvs Minimal Phone 2VSSony Xperia 10 VIvs HONOR 600 Smart 5GVSSony Xperia 10 VIvs Infinix HOT 70 ProVSSony Xperia 10 VIvs Motorola Moto G Power (2025)VSXiaomi 12 Provs Motorola Razr+ (2026)VSXiaomi 12 Provs OnePlus Nord 4VSXiaomi 12 Provs POCO F7 ProVSXiaomi 12 Provs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5GVS