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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) 21Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S X
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (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!

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) vs Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.67"33%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP175%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 23MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh118%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+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
vs4.2 + A2DP
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)46%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
ModelRedmi Note 9S (128GB)Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAMSony Xperia XA1 Dual-Sim G3116, Sony Hinoki DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)BrazilHong Kong
(Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/20204/1/2017
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 11 / 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 279625 (v8)
Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119°
5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.4
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered466 hours (19.4 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
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• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9S (128GB)Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
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