Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1299 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 835,186).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1299
- Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; 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 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $400 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $899. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (41/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (42/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.