Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C 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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6.88"
IPS
IPS
720x1640
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5160
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
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17 Advantages 
15 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22 | Redmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CY |
| Country or region available |  Japan |   (Latin America), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 4/5/2018 | 8/30/2024 |
| Depth | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) | 77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 211 grams (7.39 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back |
| Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.88" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 720x1640 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 260 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | HyperOS |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 246255 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 256GB (220GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| 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 | 1200/150 Mbps | 300/150 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 800/850/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 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 | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.96" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.64µm 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 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 | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 1 microphone |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Digital TV FullSeg | 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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.4 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3180 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 42 hours (1.8 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| 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, 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 • ISDB-T TV | • Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | Redmi 14C (Global 256GB/4GB) | |
| 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 |