Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
Sony's Xperia 1 IV targets professional videographers with its Cinema Pro mode and continuous 85-125mm zoom, delivering 4K at 120fps through a more compact 185g body. Its 3840 x 1644 OLED display offers exceptional sharpness at 6.5 inches, though brightness maxes at 1000 nits. Xiaomi's 13 Pro counters with superior everyday performance: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 outpaces Gen 1, while its 50MP Leica-tuned camera array with 1-inch sensor provides more versatile photography. The 6.73-inch display reaches 1900 nits brightness and supports smoother variable refresh rates. Charging heavily favors Xiaomi, offering 120W wired versus Sony's 30W, plus 50W wireless charging. However, Sony's lighter frame (44g difference matters), slimmer profile, and professional video tools justify premium appeal for creators. The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers better value at $600 less, with stronger daily performance, faster charging, and more capable primary camera for most users. Choose Sony for video-first workflows; pick Xiaomi for balanced photography, longevity, and savings.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 IV if…
- →True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- →4K 120Hz OLED display
- →Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Pros
- True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- 4K 120Hz OLED display
- Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons
- $1599 was the most expensive mainstream phone
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating problems
- 12 MP sensors felt dated versus competition
- Slow 30W charging
- Point-and-shoot camera results behind rivals
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85-125mm continuous zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 1644 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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