Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
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24 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR3 |
16 million |
5" |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightđą Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Model | Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | 红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/6/2013 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in) | 70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
đ˛ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¤ Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
âď¸ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ˝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (9GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
đś Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 |
đˇ Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¸ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
đ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
đ§ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
đ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 850 hours (35.4 days) | feature not registered |
â Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, White, Purple ⢠Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 ⢠Sony TRILUMINOS display ⢠3D Surround Sound | ⢠Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue ⢠Aluminum body ⢠MIUI 8.5 |
â˘ď¸ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
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 |