Redmi Note 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Redmi Note 8
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Redmi Note 8 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.