Redmi Note 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 30/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1299
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 30 points higher (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Redmi Note 8 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1119. Redmi Note 8 was $1119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (42/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 30 points (60/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.