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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) 17Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)

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 XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Mi 3 (16GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)69%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+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) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+441 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
2700 mAhvs+3050 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
ModelXperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony LilacXiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date10/1/201712/1/2013
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/75 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,28,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600/3500 (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length18mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity2700 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Metallic gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• MI UI 5.0
• Dirac HD sound
• Touchscreen with gloves
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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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