Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (41/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sony Xperia 5 (89/100 vs 56/100).