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Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)

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 1 (J8110)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1644x3840 pixels144%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+643 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)19%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsP2i certified
6.5"vs+6.67"3%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP120%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches51%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3330 mAhvs+5020 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+33W83%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
ModelXperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony KumanoXiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)
(Latin America), (Europe)
India(Global, International)
India, (Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/20193/25/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1080x2400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI395 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPUOcta-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 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
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
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.41.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3330 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
• 20:9 display (450 nits)
• MIUI 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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