Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 10:22 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+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)
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+367 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6"5% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 23MP91% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 dual MDE1 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi Rosy	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	12/1/2017	5/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 China version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
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+, 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
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
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	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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4616x3464 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16.3 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
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