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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 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 7 (12MP 64GB) 21Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X
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 7 (12MP 64GB)

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 7 (12MP 64GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB) vs Xperia Z1 Compact} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB 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)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+6.3"47%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)36%
Lighter
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(back) 20.7MP48%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches26%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
 
ModelRedmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model namesXiaomi Note 7 M1901F7H, M1901F7I, Xiaomi LavenderSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date3/13/2019, Announced: 1/10/20192/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceMIUI 10 / 11 / 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 139075 (v7)
Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB 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 7 (12MP 64GB)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 / Upload450/50 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 networkM1901F7H version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
M1901F7I version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9
VoLTE
M1901F7H version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
M1901F7I version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 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 networkM1901F7H version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
M1901F7I version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat9
VoLTE
M1901F7H version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
M1901F7I version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.3" 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 on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 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 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.962W/kg (head), 0.838W/kg (body)1.43W/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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