Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads — 12/100 vs 8/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 has the bigger battery (3330 mAh vs 3300); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 824,513).
Sony Xperia 1
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 824513
- Bigger battery: 3330 vs 3300 mAh
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 1/100)
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Better camera (23/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer scores 4 points higher (12/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads (23/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Main camera | — | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads on camera score (23/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.