Redmi Note 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 30/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 1 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 35 points higher (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Redmi Note 8 by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.