Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 12/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 197g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 47 points higher (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 263.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (48/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (41/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 47 points (59/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.