Redmi Note 8T vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $200 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 28/100 (a 22-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 Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 22 points (50/100 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 Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1799

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 22 points higher (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 8T 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 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 211 g
Launch price $200 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 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 Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8T and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +70.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Redmi Note 8T by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1599. Redmi Note 8T was $1599 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (63/100 vs 24/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 22 points (50/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Note 8T leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.