Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
23
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3580
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
13
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
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28 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Model | Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAM | Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Global) M2004J19G |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/1/2018 | 6/10/2020 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in) | 77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in) |
Weight | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 400nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4144 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3580 mAh | 5020 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 31 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Silver, Black, Gold, Green • Aluminum frame • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast | • Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue • 10W charger included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) | Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body) |