Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 6:08 PM, updated: 11/23/2023 7:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Xiaomi Redmi 2A Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)

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!

31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	vs	3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+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
+1080x2520 pixels195% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+449 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.1"30% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+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 unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)28% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
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Model	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 IV (e-SIM) XQCQ62B-GC, XQCQ62G.GC	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	3/1/2015
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
System version	Android 12	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
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	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) 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 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)	Redmi 2A
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