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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) 23Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(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 ZR (3G)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 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 LCD
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+5.99"32%
Larger screen
vs4.55"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+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
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)31%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model names红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date3/1/20186/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps42/5.76 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 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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
Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 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)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm 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 cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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 ZR (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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