Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
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!
27 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony Lilac | Xiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Japan | India, (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 3/25/2020 |
Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in) | 76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.6" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 319 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/75 Mbps | 800/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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) | LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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 | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 18mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2700 mAh | 5020 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: 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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black • 20:9 display (450 nits) • MIUI 11 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |