Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $449 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 835,186); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $449

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VII Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 895533 835186
Geekbench Single 1015 968
Geekbench Multi 2920 2731
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 168 g 191 g
Price $449 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100
895533 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -7.2%
835186 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $49. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads on camera score (36/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.