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Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro X Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) 08Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)

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 X Compact (F5321)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+(back) 23MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+403 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+5.99"30%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2700 mAhvs+4000 mAh48%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
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ModelXperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SSXiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MEI7S (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Whyred
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
India
India
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date9/25/20162/22/2018
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• Fast battery charging 5V/2A
• VoLTE
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
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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