Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/6/2020 11:16 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:19 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+3060 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
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Model	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Other model names	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 64GB G3226 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	8/1/2015	5/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (55GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4616x3464 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3060 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	16.3 hours
Standby	144 hours (6 days)	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered