Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3060
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)
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!
18 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 |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM H8216, Sony PF22 | Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China, (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 4/5/2018 | 8/1/2015 |
Depth | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) | 76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 150/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
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 XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 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 | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 3060 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 11.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 144 hours (6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min | • Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) | Redmi Note 2 (32GB) | |
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 |