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; estimated prices are $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 19/100 (a 25-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).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $400 vs $799
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 25 points higher (44/100 vs 19/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $400 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
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.
Price difference: $399. Xiaomi Mi 9 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (18/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (36/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (82/100 vs 55/100).
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 25 points (44/100 vs 19/100).
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 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.
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 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.