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Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) 10Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

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 (G3123)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+294 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+(back) 23MP78%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1640 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.88"38%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+5160 mAh124%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
ModelXperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SSRedmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
China
China
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date4/1/20171/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 246255 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby603 hours (25.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Green, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
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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