Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2018 5:37 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
+64GB (54GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3430 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% 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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

33 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Other model names	红米Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3426, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	8/1/2016	9/21/2017
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
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	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
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	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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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/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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
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: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass • MIUI 8.0 • 720p@120fps slow-motion • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 64GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
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