Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2023 12:27 PM, updated: 5/1/2023 12:40 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ X Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

200
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+1644x3840 pixels144% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+643 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.6" inches54% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP53 certified
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"	vs	+6.67"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3330 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+120W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

OLED

1 billion

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
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Model	Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano	Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 22101316UG, 22101316UCP
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)	76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020	500nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 498710 (v9) Geekbench: 2208 (v5.1), 2372 (v6) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.56µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X	1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3330 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	120W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Trend edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
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