Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $1000 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 18/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 835,186).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $400 vs $1000
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 26 points higher (44/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1000 | $400 |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (19/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 26 points (44/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.