Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) vs Sony Xperia X (F5121)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Sony Xperia X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2019 7:35 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:05 AM

Compare Sony Xperia X X Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia X (F5121) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)

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!

16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia X (F5121)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (113GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.3"26% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP131% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2620 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)22% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
409 PPI	vs	+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) 13MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Xperia X (F5121)
Other model names	红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender	Sony Xperia X 32GB F5121, Sony Suzu SS
Country or region available	(Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	1/10/2019	5/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	69.4 x 142.7 millimeters (2.73 x 5.62 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
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 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (113GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 800/1900, 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2620 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Triluminos display • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PDAF technology on camera • Sony ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)	Sony Xperia X (F5121)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB) vs Sony Xperia X (F5121)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Sony Xperia X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate