Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1500 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1500
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.