Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 12/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 824,513).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 32 points higher (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (36/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (18/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (56/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (36/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 32 points (44/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.