Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Xiaomi Mi Note Pro 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (58GB available)176% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

161 grams (5.64 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro LTE Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Pro Dual Sim	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	5/1/2015	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (58GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	17.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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	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, White, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MI UI 6.0 • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)