Sony Xperia C (C2304) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2023 12:00 PM, updated: 7/2/2023 12:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X Sony Xperia C (C2304) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)196% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)108 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+395 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.67"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2013	4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 120° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
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, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	feature not registered