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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Active vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 05Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia Active (ST17a)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)69%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)66 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)76%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+271 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+6.2"107%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
ModelXperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17aXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
(Global, International)ChinaIndia
(Global, International), China, India
BrandSony EricssonXiaomi
Release date10/1/20119/1/2019
Depth16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby335 hours (14 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Orange/black, White/black
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
โ€ข MIUI 11
โ€ข Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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