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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) 13Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)

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 Ultra (G3221)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) vs Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 23MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 16MP2 times
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)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
32GB (24GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)7%
Lighter
367 PPIvs+401 PPI9%
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+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+4100 mAh52%
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.
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

28 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
ModelXperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3221 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SSηΊ’η±³Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date5/1/20178/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Deca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 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 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4616x3464 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby708 hours (29.5 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Fast battery charging
β€’ Pump Express+ 2.0
β€’ Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
β€’ Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
β€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ MIUI 8.0
β€’ 720p@120fps slow-motion
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ WiFi display

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)
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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