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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia E X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 25Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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 5A} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Xperia E (Dual-sim)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)162%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner		vs11 millimeters (0.43 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
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+267 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3080 mAh101%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1530 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)29%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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.
18 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Change model 
ModelRedmi Note 5AXperia E (Dual-sim)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteSony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DS
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date9/1/20171/1/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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		C1605 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1604 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		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, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)6.3 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0		β€’ Colors: Black, Gold
β€’ Sony xLOUD
β€’ 3D surround sound
β€’ HD Voice
β€’ Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5ASony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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