Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1799
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $400 |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1399. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $1399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.