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Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) 10Points
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Compare Sony Xperia XZs X
7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP
12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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 XZs (G8231 USA)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs Mi Mix Alpha} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)50%
Lighter
vs241 grams (8.44 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)28%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+424 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+2088x2250 pixels127%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+7.92"52%
Larger screen
(back) 19.2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.33" inches73%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.1 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAhvs+4050 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
 
ModelXperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Other model namesSony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix Alpha
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date4/1/20172/1/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)241 grams (8.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Display typeTFT LCDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches7.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels2088x2250 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)512GB (494GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom
20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh4050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby610 hours (25.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black
• MIUI 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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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