Sony Xperia E4 (3G) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
540x960
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
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? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Model | Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia E4 E2104, Sony Xperia E4 E2105 | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I |
Country or region available | feature not registered | India |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 3/1/2015 | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 |
Depth | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 137 millimeters (2.94 x 5.39 in) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB 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) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 E2104: 850/1900/2100 - E2105: 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | 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 | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 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 | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.1 + 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 |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 10.8 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 653 hours (27.2 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 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 | โข Colors: Black, White โข Sony STAMINA Mode โข Sony 3D Surround Sound technology (VPT) โข WiFi Miracast โข Java framework | โข Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia E4 (3G) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
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 |