Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads — 19/100 vs 8/100 (a 11-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
- 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 (39/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi Mi 9 scores 11 points higher (19/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9 | |
| 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 | — | $400 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.