Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 418,206
- against 324,596
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 631 nits
- against 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 643 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 3,330 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 418,206 Best value | 324,596 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 932 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,611 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold cores and 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple, White | Green, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,330 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 631 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,644 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 643 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, OLED | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, DLNA, Infrared | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | J8110, J8170, J9110, J9150, SOV40, SO-03L | M2003J6B2G |
