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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) 03Points
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)

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Xperia Play (4G)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+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
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)vs+128GB (111GB available)283 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 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)82%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+395 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.53"63%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 20MP64 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4500 mAh2 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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
ModelXperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE ZeusXiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro M1906G7G Global version (Hybrid-sim)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonXiaomi
Release date9/18/20119/26/2019
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)76.4 x 161.35 millimeters (3.01 x 6.35 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825564bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels5184x3840 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 registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue
• 8GB microSD included
• PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation)
• USB On-the-go support
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Deep Sea Blue
• MIUI 10
• 19.5:9 and HDR display
• GAME Turbo 2.0
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)
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