Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Sony Xperia E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:52 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia E X Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia E (C1504) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

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!

35 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)45% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2248 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+402 PPI144% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6.21"77% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh122% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1530 mAh
+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)51% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

60Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Xperia E (C1504)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	1/1/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1530 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not 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, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
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