Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 9 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.