Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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27 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Model | Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano | Xiaomi Note 9 Pro (M2003J6B2G Global version) 6GB RAM |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 | 5/5/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) |
Weight | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 643 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020 | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-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 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1600/150 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
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 | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3330 mAh | 5020 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 30W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White | • Colors: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray • 33W charger (30W phone support) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.87W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.66W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |