Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:17 PM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)

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!

29 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (455GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+643 PPI141% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)22% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2 slots (Dual-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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ72/G1HKCX0)	红米Note 5A 高配版, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6S
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	China
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	8/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 505
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 9.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 512GB)	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered