Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium and Xiaomi MI 9. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | E6853 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.4 mm | 157.5 mm | Xiaomi MI 9 has greater height than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Width | 76 mm | 74.67 mm | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has greater width than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.61 mm | Xiaomi MI 9 is narrower than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Weight | 180 g | 173 g | Xiaomi MI 9 is lighter than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Body Colour | Gold | Chrome | Black | Ocean blue | Piano black | |
Body Material | - | Curved glass | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | - | |
SAR Value | 0.468 W/kg (body), 0.466 W/kg (head) | 1.301 W/kg (body), 1.389 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.39" | Xiaomi MI 9 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Display Format | 4K | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 806 ppi | 403 ppi | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 60000:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI 9 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunshine mode 2.0 | |
Display Features | - | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Wide Colour Gamut (WCG) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass | Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass), oil protective coating |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8994 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Xiaomi MI 9 has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 430 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi MI 9 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi MI 9 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
User Memory | 27 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 9 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.75 | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 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 9 has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Creative effects | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, night mode, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Time Shift mode, Intelligent Active Mode | Burst mode, Panorama, portrait mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra nightscape mode, Photo timer, Level display, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Moon mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Dual flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 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, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dynamic photos, video stabilisation, Contrast Auto-Focus, 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, Quick motion |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Macro photography |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5.1 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 9 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. |
Sensor Type (Front) | Exmor R CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.9 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Magic mirror | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI 9 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, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, AI lens flare |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3430 mAh | 3300 mAh | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 9. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Xiaomi MI 9 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi | |
Talk Time | 1150 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 910 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1150 min Standby (GSM): up to 630 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 630 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 620 hrs Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.3 hrs Playback (video (4K)): up to 5.16 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | - | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | - | Android Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 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 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, 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 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 | WPA3 | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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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, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT) | Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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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 | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, ultrasonic proximity sensor, linear rotation vector sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, PS Remote PLAY, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Slow talk feature, Voice enhancement, Talk equaliser, Small Apps feature, Smart backlight control, MirrorLink support, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock | Infrared remote control, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C audio adapter, 18W QC3.0 charger | |
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Compliant Standards | AES-128, IP68, IP65, IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, SSL v3, IP6X, TLS | TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System |