Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4030
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Model | Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus | 小米CC9 6GB RAM + 128GB |
Country or region available | (Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan | China |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2014 | 7/24/2019 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) | 74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in) |
Weight | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.39" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 430nits[typ] HDR8 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 10 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 800/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | D6603 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 D6653 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 D6603 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20) D6653 model: LTE 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.8 (aperture) | 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 | 1.6µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
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, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 4030 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 740 hours (30.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
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, Copper, Silver Green • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes | • Colors: Gray, White, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | |
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 |