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Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) 16Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)

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!

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs319 PPI
+6.53"42%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP21%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 23MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh86%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
 
ModelRedmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19CSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SS
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date6/10/20209/25/2016
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
System versionAndroid 10Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceMIUI 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 201829 (v8)
Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
• 10W charger included
• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)feature not registered
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