Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4"
LED
LED
480x854
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Model | Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) |
Other model names | Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi | Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015617) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | Sony Ericsson | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2011 | 11/27/2015 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in) | 76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 100 grams (3.5 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 245 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
System version | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 1GB (300MB available) | 32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | 2015611 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015617 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 2015611 version: TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015617 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 7 hours | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | 440 hours (18.3 days) | 264 hours (11 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
Call control | 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) | Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) | |
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 |