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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia SP phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) 26Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)

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 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)} 26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Xperia SP (4G LTE)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core132%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (106GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.88GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)14%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs319 PPI
+6.67"45%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh112%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2370 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
ModelRedmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availableIndia(Global, International)
India, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date3/25/20204/1/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps100/50 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100C5303 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
C5306 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3
C5303 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
C5306 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.41.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
• 20:9 display (450 nits)
• MIUI 11
• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
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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