Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3080
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
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24 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
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Model | Redmi Note 5A | Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) |
Other model names | ηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite | Sony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony Pegasus |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates |
Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
Release date | 9/1/2017 | 9/1/2014 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
π² Display | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 20.7 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5248x3936 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3080 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | 16 hours |
Standby | 264 hours (11 days) | 480 hours (20 days) |
β Other features | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 | β’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose β’ 450-nits brightness β’ MIUI 8.0 | β’ Colors: Black, White, Copper β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ Sony TRILUMINOS display β’ Sony Exmor RS sensor β’ PlayStation PS4 remote play β’ S-Force front Surround speakers β’ ANT+ support β’ Miracast β’ HAC M4/T3 β’ IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 5A | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |