Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2020 6:28 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 3:36 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	vs	12 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.53"31% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP34% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5020 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)16% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
395 PPI	vs	+441 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+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 supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	China	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	6/10/2020	9/6/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.53" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	MIUI 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: 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
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue • 10W charger included	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
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