Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.5"
LED
LED
320x480
5
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1305
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Xperia Go (ST27a) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I | Sony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony Lotus |
Country or region available | India | (Latin America) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
Release date | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 | 7/1/2012 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 165 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | ARM Mali-400 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 8GB (4GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
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 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1305 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 5.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 460 hours (19.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green | • Colors: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.89W/kg (head) |