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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Mi 2S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 2S X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 12Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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 ZR (3G)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Mi 2S (16GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+4.55"6%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+2300 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)190%
More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
323 PPIvs+342 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
ModelXperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony DogoXiaomi Mi2S, Xiaomi Phone 2S, Xiaomi Mi-2S, Xiaomi Mi-Two S
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/20134/1/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)62 x 126 millimeters (2.44 x 4.96 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.55" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasSweep panoramafeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours14 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 5.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Xiaomi Mi 2S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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