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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Sony Xperia X Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia X Compact X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) 11Points
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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 S2 (32GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1440 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+5.99"30%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3080 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 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)
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)26%
Lighter
269 PPIvs+319 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(back) 23MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
 
ModelRedmi S2 (32GB)Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Other model names红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi YslSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SS
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date5/1/20189/25/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.25Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
• MIUI 10
• 18:9 screen
• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi S2 (32GB)Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)
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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