Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB)
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16 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (50GB available) |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Note 9 Pro (M2003J6B2G Global version) 6GB RAM | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  Japan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
| Release date | 5/5/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 | 4/5/2018 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (50GB available) |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| 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 | 800/150 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 | 19.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Digital TV FullSeg |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 3180 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | 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 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray • 33W charger (30W phone support) | • Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.87W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.66W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | feature not registered |