Xiaomi Mi Play vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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

3/9/2019 2:41 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:33 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Xiaomi Mi Play 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) Compare Xiaomi Mi Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Play	vs	22 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.84"6% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
432 PPI	vs	+801 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP37% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3230 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Play	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	小米Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Europe), USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	12/1/2018	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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 Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.84" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 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	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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: Black, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 19:9 aspect ratio screen • Silicon case included	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Play	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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