
Sony
Very Good

Xiaomi
Good
Sony Xperia 1 VII
The 6.5-inch 4K OLED at 120Hz is the sharpest phone display available with exceptional color accuracy beloved by creators.
Xiaomi 15
The 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED is sharp, vibrant, and incredibly bright at 3,200 nits peak (tested up to 3,593 nits HDR). Ultra-narrow 1.38mm bezels and high-frequency PWM dimming above 3,000Hz round out an excellent display package, though OLED smear at lower brightness is a noted concern.
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Sony Xperia 1 VII
The triple camera with real-time Eye AF, 120fps burst, and Cinema Pro mode offers photographer-grade control that no other phone matches.
Xiaomi 15
The triple 50MP Leica system shines with its main sensor and improved 2.6x telephoto, earning a DxOMark score of 146. Leica color profiles produce natural, pleasing images with excellent dynamic range. The ultrawide camera is the clear weakness, with noticeably more noise in low light and no autofocus.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance with 12GB RAM, handling everything from photo processing to gaming without issue.
Xiaomi 15
The Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12GB RAM delivers flagship-tier performance that's smooth and snappy for everyday use, gaming, and multitasking. However, the compact body struggles to dissipate heat under sustained loads, causing notable thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions.