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Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro X Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) 06Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)

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Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+424 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.67"28%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
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
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+5020 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
ModelXperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony PegasusXiaomi Note 9 Pro (M2003J6B2G Global version) 6GB RAM
Country or region available(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab Emirates
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date9/1/20145/5/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 279625 (v8)
Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps800/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119°
5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm 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 registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
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, White, Copper
• 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 M4/T3
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• Colors: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
• 33W charger (30W phone support)

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
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