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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB) 19Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)

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 Pro (64GB/6GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB) vs Xperia Z1 Compact} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 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 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+5.99"39%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+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
+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)32%
Lighter
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(back) 20.7MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

27 Common items in both devices
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)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
 
ModelRedmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MEI7S (6GB RAM), Xiaomi WhyredSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date2/22/20182/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)137 grams (4.8 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 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (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 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP f/2.01.12µm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5248x3936 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/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.25µm 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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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
• Fast battery charging 5V/2A
• VoLTE
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
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