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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) 23Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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!

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core118%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (11.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)31%
Thinner		vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs319 PPI
+5.99"30%
Larger screen		vs4.6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4000 mAh111%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 mAh
+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)
+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		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)26%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
24 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+17 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5 AIεŒζ‘„ MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date3/1/20186/4/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1		16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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 / Upload600/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE		LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25Β΅m		12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
β€’ 2.5D glass screen edge
β€’ 18:9 ratio screen
β€’ MIUI 9
β€’ Silicone case included
β€’ WiFi display, direct, hotspot		β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ PlayNow
β€’ SE Timescape
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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