Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2020 10:53 AM, updated: 6/16/2022 9:40 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)

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 Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+128GB (106GB available)152% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (42GB available)
+6.53"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)8% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels136% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+422 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI	Sony Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4213 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)	73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 84175 (v8)	AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
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, Sky Blue, Ocean Green • MIUI 12	• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered