Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Pro delivers superior specs at a $300 price advantage, featuring a larger 6.73-inch display with 3200 nits peak brightness compared to Sony's 1000 nits, plus a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite processor versus the Gen 1. Camera hardware favors Xiaomi with its 1-inch 50MP main sensor, 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and 8K video capability, though Sony's compact design and established software polish appeal to different users. Battery capacity edges to Xiaomi at 6100 mAh with 90W charging, while Sony compensates with a lighter 172g frame and proven Android ecosystem. Xiaomi's 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage significantly outpace Sony's 8GB and 256GB maximum. Display technology differs noticeably: Xiaomi's LTPO AMOLED at 3200 x 1440 resolution with 120Hz is objectively superior to Sony's 2520 x 1080 OLED. For raw performance, features, and value, Xiaomi 15 Pro is the clear winner, offering flagship specifications at a mid-flagship price. Sony Xperia 5 IV remains a solid choice only if you prioritize compact ergonomics, software stability, or brand loyalty.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 IV if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- →5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- →3.5mm headphone jack
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- →50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- 5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless charging added (absent on 5 III)
- Excellent manual camera controls
Cons
- 12 MP cameras feel dated in 2022
- Slow 30W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal issues
- Niche appeal limits accessories and cases
- Auto camera mode behind iPhone and Pixel
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- 50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
- 8K video recording capability
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Limited global availability
- HyperOS has more bloatware than stock Android
- No headphone jack
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Metal frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, 23mm, 1/1.3", OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm, 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless, 10W reverse |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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