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Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2 X Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) 17Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)

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 XA1 (G3121)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) vs Redmi 2} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+2300 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)7%
Lighter
294 PPIvs+312 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
 
ModelXperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3121, Sony Hinoki SSXiaomi Hongmi 2 Dual-Sim, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date4/1/20178/10/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
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 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby603 hours (25.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
• MIUI 6.0
• Quick Charge 1.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)Redmi 2
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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