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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Sony Xperia E1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia E1 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) 33Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)} 33 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) vs Xperia E1 (D2004)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (101GB available)50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)48%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Dolby VisionAdvantage
The Dolby Vision display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+395 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.67"67%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP37 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh186%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)68%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Xperia E1 (D2004)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AGSony Xperia E1 D2004, Sony Falcon SS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/20233/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)62.4 x 118 millimeters (2.46 x 4.65 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
System versionAndroid 11Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14Timescape UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 D2004: 850/1900/2100 - D2005: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 120ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@30fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
3D surround sound
Sony Clear Audio+
Sony Clear Bass
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered454 hours (18.9 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blueโ€ข Colors: Black, Purple, White
โ€ข Red-eye reduction on camera
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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