Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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

11/27/2017 9:32 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia ZR (3G) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

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19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)36% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.5"21% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP51 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 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 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	vs	Not supported
+3080 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 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)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)11% Lighter
267 PPI	vs	+323 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 高配版, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6S	Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	8/1/2017	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (4.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 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)	Not supported
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+
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 ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 ZR (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	13 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 9.0	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate