Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.