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Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30S (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi Redmi K30S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30S X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) 19Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Xiaomi Redmi K30S (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)

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 5 II (XQ-AS42)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs Redmi K30S (128GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30S (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs216 grams (7.56 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17%
Thinner
vs9.33 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+449 PPI14%
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: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.7" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.73" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
120Hzvs+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"vs+6.67"9%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP128%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+33W57%
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.

25 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
5G SA/NSA
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
ModelXperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Other model namesソニーXperia 5 Mark II XQAS42 (Dual-SIM) 5GXiaomi Redmi K30S 5G M2007J3SC
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
China
China
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date9/17/202010/27/2020
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.33 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)216 grams (7.56 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI395 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz144Hz
Display featuresHDR10+500nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (77, 78, 79)SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
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, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver
• MIUI 12
• Silicone Case included
• Screen protector included
• Dual stereo speakers
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Mi Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Redmi K30S (128GB)
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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