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Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Poco C81x

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Sony · 2021

Sony Xperia Pro-I

80/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,799 USD

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Poco C81x

80/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi Poco C81x BETTER THAN Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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Sony Xperia Pro-I

Xiaomi Poco C81xWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Sony Xperia	Xiaomi Poco	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAh	+5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W	Standard	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	12 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.5"	6.88"	6.88"
Chassis Weight	211g	N/A	211g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Sony Xperia Pro-I:

✓788g lighter chassis (211g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8200 lower launch MSRP ($1799 vs $9999)
✓12MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Poco C81x:

✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+700 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.88" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Sony Xperia Pro-I	Xiaomi Poco C81x
1. Display & Screen🏆 Xiaomi Poco C81x Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.5"	6.88"
Resolution & Density	3840x1644 (643 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	800 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Sony Xperia Pro-I Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Unisoc T7250
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	3 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	512GB	64 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xiaomi Poco C81x Wins Camera
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Sony 1-inch Exmor RS	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (2.9x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP, f/2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Sony Xperia Pro-I Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	165 x 71 x 8.9 mm	N/A
Weight	211 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP65	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi Poco C81x Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.1	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1799	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi Poco C81x edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi Poco C81x ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Unisoc T7250 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Sony Xperia Pro-I:

Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy Xiaomi Poco C81x:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+700 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Poco C81x

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia Pro-I or Xiaomi Poco C81x?

Xiaomi Poco C81x leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to Sony Xperia Pro-I (79.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+700 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Poco C81x?

Sony Xperia Pro-I is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Poco C81x features a 6.88-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Poco C81x?

In lab hardware evaluations, Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 75/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Poco C81x scores 80/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi Poco C81x edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Poco C81x

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia Pro-I or Xiaomi Poco C81x?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Poco C81x?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Poco C81x?

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