Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
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7 Advantages 
14 Advantages | 38 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +31 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Model | Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4213 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid | Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAM |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 | 4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020 |
| Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 422 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 600/50 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38) | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38) | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| 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/2.4 (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 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| 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 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 18W Wired fast charging |
| 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 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Navy, Silver, Gold | • Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |