Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia 5Sony Xperia 5International · 6GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi 9TXiaomi Mi 9TGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia 5
Sony Xperia 5
International · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi 9T
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.6Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.8Camera 6.9Camera
Connectivity score 7.5 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.9
7 reviews
9.3
381 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

Specs Sony Xperia 5 price comparison Sony Xperia 5
International · 6GB · 128GB 		Xiaomi Mi 9T price comparison Xiaomi Mi 9T
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.1" 6.39"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 68.0 mm
158.0 mm
8.2 mm 		74.3 mm
156.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 164 g 191 g
Micro SnapD. 855
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 730
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 572.100
v10 		320.983
v9
Battery 3140 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
IMX563
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases J8210, J9210, J8270 Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Mi9T, M1903F10G

Release Date
Release date September 2019,
4 years ago 		June 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Size
68.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.3 mm • 156.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 164 g 191 g
Usable surface 80 % 86 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

Blue

Red

Gray
Black

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.39"
Type Oled AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 21:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2520 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 449 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Dynamic Vibration system
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.7
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
9.0
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz QUalcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
572.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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320.983
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX563 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8865
Type
--
CMOS BSI 2
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.2"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.1"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Retractable front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3T2
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
95
Mobile
101
Photo
83
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
8.7
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.341 W/Kg on head
1.511 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.0
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.5
9.2
And the WiFi?
7.3
9.4
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3140 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
381 reviews
Prices
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