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Sony Xperia SP (3G) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X Sony Xperia SP (3G) 04Points
Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Compare Sony Xperia SP X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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 SP (3G)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G) vs Redmi Note 5A} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
+319 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs267 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.88GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)70%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"vs+5.5"20%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2370 mAhvs+3080 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
 
ModelXperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Other model namesSony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShanηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		China
China
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date4/1/20139/1/2017
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5.88GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2370 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby734 hours (30.6 days)264 hours (11 days)

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red
β€’ Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
β€’ 3D sweep panorama
β€’ PlayNow
β€’ xLOUD
β€’ 3D Surround Sound
β€’ HD Voice
β€’ HT40
β€’ NFC SmartTags
β€’ WiFi dual-band		β€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia SP (3G)Redmi Note 5A
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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