Sony XPERIA X Performance vs. Xiaomi MI 9T

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA X Performance and Xiaomi MI 9T. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Sony XPERIA X Performance vs. Xiaomi MI 9T Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number F8131 -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 143.7 mm 156.7 mm Xiaomi MI 9T has greater height than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Width 70.4 mm 74.3 mm Xiaomi MI 9T has greater width than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Depth 8.7 mm 8.8 mm Sony XPERIA X Performance is narrower than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Weight 165 g 191 g Sony XPERIA X Performance is lighter than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Body Colour - Carbon black | Glacier blue
Protection Dustproof, waterproof -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Sony XPERIA X Performance is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
SAR Value - 1.511 W/kg (body), 1.341 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty - Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology IPS AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" 6.39" Xiaomi MI 9T has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 2340 x 1080 pixels Xiaomi MI 9T has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Display Format Full HD Full HD+
Pixel Density 441 ppi 403 ppi Sony XPERIA X Performance has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 9T.
Aspect Ratio - 19.5:9
Max Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio - 60000:1
HDR - Yes Xiaomi MI 9T has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10
Display Enhancement Technology - Sunshine mode 2.0
Display Features - Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, 256 ranks adjustable Reading mode, Dark mode, Multi-colour Always-on display, Dynamic display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Processor Number MSM8996 -
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz Both phones have the same clock speed.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core 8-core Xiaomi MI 9T has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 530 Qualcomm ADRENO 618
MEMORY Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
RAM 3 GB 6 GB Xiaomi MI 9T has more RAM than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 64 GB Xiaomi MI 9T has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
User Memory 20 GB -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB -
CAMERA Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 23 Megapixel 48 Megapixel Xiaomi MI 9T has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Sensor Size - 1/2"
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor Sony Exmor RS IMX582 sensor
Lens Type Wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.75 Xiaomi MI 9T has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Pixel Size - 1.6 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus - Yes
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 24 mm -
Optical Zoom - 2x
Digital Zoom 8x 10x Xiaomi MI 9T has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Special Effects - HDR
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, manual mode Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Baby Beautify, AI smart slimming
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Face recognition Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED light Flash
Still Image Resolutions - 8000 x 6000
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), video stabilisation, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Video Beautify, AI Triple camera, 960 fps Smart audio pairing, AI lens flare, AI high resolution photos, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Group photo face correction, Portrait mode background blurring, Motion tracking
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 8 Megapixel
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.4
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.12 μm
Optical Zoom - 2x
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 13 Megapixel
Lens Type (3rd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Field of View (3rd Camera) - 124.8 degree(s)
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 1.12 μm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Front Camera Design - Pop-up
Sensor Resolution (Front) 13 Megapixel 20 Megapixel Xiaomi MI 9T has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.2 Sony XPERIA X Performance has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Pixel Size (Front) - 0.8 μm
Special Effects (Front) - HDR, Magic mirror
Camera Modes (Front) - Selfie panorama, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face recognition Xiaomi MI 9T has face detection.
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) - Self-timer, age recognition, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, sapphire crystal lens cover, ambient bulb, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, wide-angle distortion correction, camera display brightness correction
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh 4000 mAh Xiaomi MI 9T has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA X Performance.
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface - MIUI 10
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC -
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, H.265 MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, VP8, VP9
Sound Enhancements Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT) Hi-Fi Sound support, Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus
FEATURES Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader (under display)
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, multitasking, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, Smart rotation, TRILUMINOS display, Noise Cancellation Technology, X-Reality engine, Curved display, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, PS Remote PLAY, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Intelligent Noise Reduction, Hi-Res Audio, Smart backlight control, MirrorLink support HD Voice, Dual microphones, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo 2.0
OTHERS Sony XPERIA X Performance Xiaomi MI 9T
Included Accessories Power adapter Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) VDE
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