Sony Xperia Pro-I vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (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 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 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 24/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1799

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; 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 9T Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia Pro-I Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1119714 835186
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 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 27W
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 211 g 191 g
Launch price $1799 $400
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • 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 Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 -34.1%
835186 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Launch price difference: $1399. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $1399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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 9T Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

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 9T Pro?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.