Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 12 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia 1 IIISony Xperia 1 IIIGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
Xiaomi 12 ProXiaomi 12 ProGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 III
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.5Design & Materials 8.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.9Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 8.1Camera
Connectivity score 8.6 Connectivity 8.9 Connectivity
Battery score 6.1 Battery 6.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
8.6
41 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Specs Sony Xperia 1 III price comparison Sony Xperia 1 III
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		Xiaomi 12 Pro prices Xiaomi 12 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
Inches 6.5" 6.73"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Dimensions 71.0 mm
165.0 mm
8.2 mm 		74.6 mm
163.6 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 205 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 889.100
v10 		1.177.498
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 4600 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Exmor RS
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX707
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases Xperia 1 Mark III, Xperia 1 Mk III Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro, 2201122G, Zeus

Release Date
Release date April 2021,
3 years ago 		December 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Size
71.0 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 163.6 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 187 g 205 g
Usable surface 84 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

Gray

Purple
Black

Blue

Green

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.5" 6.73"
Type Oled AMOLED • Samsung E5
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1644 x 3840 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px
Density 643 Pixels per inch 521 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • DisplayMate A+
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.1
Is it comfortable?
--
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.6
Number of reviews
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41 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Adreno 730

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
889.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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1.177.498
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.0
Number of reviews
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41 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX707
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/1.28"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
50 Mpx
Sensor
Sony Exmor RS
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.3
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
12 Mpx
50 Mpx
Sensor
Sony Exmor RS
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
CMOS BSI
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size
--
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/2.76"
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
Unknow
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K4H7 Samsung JD1
Type PureCel ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/4" 1/3.14"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
105
Mobile
107
Photo
92
Video
129
Mobile
136
Photo
125
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
--
8.2
Quality of selfies
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8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
9.1
Number of reviews
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41 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.2
Quality of the GPS
--
9.2
And the WiFi?
--
9.1
Number of reviews
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41 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
120.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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41 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 74%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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41 reviews
Prices
From $ 531 --
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