Redmi Note 8T vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 28/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1500
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 49 points higher (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 16/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi Note 8T by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Redmi Note 8T was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (53/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 49 points (77/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.