Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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

11/27/2017 9:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:35 AM

Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.5"20% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+3080 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)13% Lighter
267 PPI	vs	+319 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP80% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+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.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.

32 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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Model	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 高配版, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6S	Sony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SS
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	8/1/2017	9/25/2016
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	14 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 9.0	• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Triluminos 2.5D curved display • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • PDAF on back camera • Sony Exmor RS on back camera • Sony Exmor R on front camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Sony ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate