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 (1,135,878 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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: 1135878 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 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 (64/100 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 — 16/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (64/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3537 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Redmi Note 8T by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (64/100 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 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.