Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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

9/6/2015 9:40 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 8:39 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Redmi 2A Compare Sony Xperia SP X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5.88GB available)47% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+319 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+2370 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)16% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"	vs	+4.7"2% Larger screen
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) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 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 Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

30 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
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Model	Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Other model names	Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2013	3/1/2015
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.88GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	C5303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 C5306 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 C5303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) C5306 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Redmi 2A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2370 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	feature not registered
Standby	734 hours (30.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	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, White, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	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