Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Sony XPERIA 1 IV. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.35 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Width | 76.4 mm | 71 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has greater width than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
| Depth | 8.79 mm | 8.2 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Weight | 199.8 g | 187 g | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Body Colour | Pearl white | Forest green | Mineral grey | Black | Purple | |
| Body Material | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 1.466 W/kg (body), 0.997 W/kg (head), 3.102 W/kg (limb) | 0.92 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 1.56 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.5" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | 4K | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | 1000000:1 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Dot Drop display, 256 ranks adjustable Reading mode | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass), fingerprint-resistant coating, oil protective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G90T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.05 GHz | 3 GHz | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 | Qualcomm ADRENO |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | 12 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" | Both phones have the same camera sensor size. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.89 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79 degree(s) | 82 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, 3D Portrait Lighting, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra nightscape mode, Level display, Custom watermark, AI Skyscaping | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Vlog mode, Videography Pro, VENICE CS, Soft Monochrome | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has face detection. |
| Light Source | Single tone LED flash | LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 9248 x 6936 | - | |
| 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 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Contrast Auto-Focus, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI high resolution photos, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, AI Quad camera, Tilt-shift | Object tracking, Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, BIONZ X for mobile, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics, AI subject detection |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.3 - f/2.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 28 degree(s) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra-macro lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 124 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 0.9 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, camera display brightness correction | Hand Shutter |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 2 hour(s) | - | |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 IV can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Run Time Details | Gaming: up to 10 hrs | - |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 | - | |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, 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 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | 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 | 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 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4, M4V | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro, PS Remote Play | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, LiquidCool Technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo 2.0 | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |
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