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Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) 11Points
Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)

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 Z2a (D6563)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs401 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
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
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)32%
Thinner
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4100 mAh37%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
28 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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ModelXperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony CanopusηΊ’η±³Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date7/1/20148/1/2016
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v364bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Deca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixel1.12Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Turquoise
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
β€’ Sony TRILUMINOS display
β€’ Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
β€’ Sony Clear Audio+
β€’ 3D Surround Sound
β€’ IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ MIUI 8.0
β€’ 720p@120fps slow-motion
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ WiFi display

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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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