Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $900 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 18/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 835,186).

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 25 points (43/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 187g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $900

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 25 points higher (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1761879 835186
Geekbench Single 2004 968
Geekbench Multi 5311 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
Main camera 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 187 g 191 g
Price $900 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -111.0%
835186 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 V leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 111.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $500. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (30/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 25 points (43/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.