Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2019 12:42 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.78GB available)
+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)30% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 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
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+432 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+5.97"39% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3070 mAh75% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)13% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.97" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gray, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head)