Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2022 8:11 AM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:05 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV X Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)

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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	vs	28 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (118GB available)	vs	+512GB (455GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
428 PPI	vs	+643 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.15"	vs	+6.5"26% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 12MP191% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 5s 2015711 4GB/128GB, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi 5s	Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	10/1/2016	6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 145.6 millimeters (2.77 x 5.73 in)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	2µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • 3D Touch display • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, White, Violet • PS5 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
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