Sony Xperia XA (F3113) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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

12/7/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:38 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Sony Xperia XA (F3113) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3113)

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	vs	3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
2300 mAh	vs	+3000 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (8.2GB available) / 16GB (9GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

137 grams (4.8 ounces)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA LTE F3113, Sony Tuba SS	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2016	10/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (8.2GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	603 hours (25.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration	• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA (F3113)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered