Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB) vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB)
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13 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 33 Common items in both devices |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +26 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 4GB RAM | 索尼 Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4293 (6GB RAM), Sony Mermaid |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |   China, Hong Kong |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
| Release date | 4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020 | 2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) | 73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 422 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm) |
| 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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 600/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| 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 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| 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, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| 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 | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black | • Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4293) | |
| 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 |