Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
48
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
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23 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (218GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| OLED / AMOLED |
| 120Hz |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Model | Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC) |
| Country or region available |       China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore |   (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 9/1/2023 | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) |
| Weight | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 BT.2020 | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10) Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0) GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| 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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| 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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| 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 | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.35" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 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 | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Blue, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible) | • Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) | feature not registered |