Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $964 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 18/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 835,186).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 29 points (47/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $964

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 29 points higher (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (42/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (82/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2096581 835186
Geekbench Single 2205 968
Geekbench Multi 7192 2731
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 192 g 191 g
Price $964 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 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 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • 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 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
47/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -151.0%
835186 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 151.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $564. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $564.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (42/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (41/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (82/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 29 points (47/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 1/100).

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

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