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Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite X Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) 19Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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Xperia 1 (J8170)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Mi 9 Lite (64GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+128GB (111GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1644x3840 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+643 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.5"2%
Larger screen
vs6.39"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP61%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3330 mAhvs+4030 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
ModelXperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony KumanoXiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/20199/1/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI403 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020
430nits[typ]
HDR8

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.6µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3330 mAh4030 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White• Colors: Black, Blue, White
• MIUI 10

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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