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 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (835,186 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Performance 54
Display 89
Camera 20
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
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?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 835186 vs 824513
  • 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).

Sony Xperia 5: The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513 835186
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 +1.3%
835186 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
Detailed category analysis
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?

The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.