Redmi Note 8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $180 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 30/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Redmi Note 8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1799
- Better camera (33/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 20 points higher (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 28/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3373 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1799 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Redmi Note 8 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1619. Redmi Note 8 was $1619 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (63/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 20 points (50/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.