Redmi Note 8T vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Redmi Note 8T (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 — 66/100 vs 28/100 (a 38-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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 38 points (66/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 59
Value for money 18
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 28/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 38 points higher (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 8T Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 329457 1320406
Geekbench Single 321 1675
Geekbench Multi 1128 4453
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 185 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8T and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 +75.0%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Redmi Note 8T by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (56/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (53/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 38 points (66/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (69/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.