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| Global Score | |
| 82.7 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 13 | Android 12 |
| 2023-05-11 | 2021-12-28 |
| 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 inches | 6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 6.31 ounces |
| Black, Khaki Green and Platinum Silver | Black, Blue, Green and Pink |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 3840 x 1644 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 643 pixels per inch | 418 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1100 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset |
| processor | processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 740 GPU | Adreno 730 GPU |
| 6.21 | 6.21 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.74 inches (1/1.35") sensor | 0.64 inches (1/1.56") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 12.43 | 12.54 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia 1 V has a score of 82.7, which is just a bit better than Xiaomi 12's 78.8 general score. Both phones we are comparing here have Android OS (Operating System), but the Xperia 1 V has a newer 13 version while Xiaomi 12 has Android 12 version, so it counts with some extra features. The Xperia 1 V design is newer than Xiaomi 12's, although it is a little bit heavier and a bit thicker.
Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi 12 count with extremely similar processing units, and although the Xiaomi 12 has 4 GB less RAM, they both have 8 processing cores. Xiaomi 12 counts with a bit more vivid display than Sony Xperia 1 V, although it has a lot lesser pixels per inch in the screen, a little smaller display and a much lower 1080 x 2400px resolution.
The Xiaomi 12 features a slightly better camera than Sony Xperia 1 V, because although it has a smaller back-facing camera sensor taking lower quality videos and pictures, and they both have the same diafragm aperture, the Xiaomi 12 also counts with a back facing camera with a better 50 MP resolution and a way better 7680x4320 video resolution.
The Sony Xperia 1 V features a way bigger memory to install games and applications than Xiaomi 12, because it has 256 GB internal storage capacity. The Sony Xperia 1 V features just a little better battery duration than Xiaomi 12, because it has an 11 percent more battery capacity.
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