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| Global Score | |
| 78.3 | 78 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| 2017-09-19 | 2018-07-27 |
| 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches | 6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Pink and Silver | Black, Blue, Gold, Pink and Red |
| Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 512 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 3010mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.64 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia XZ1 is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi A2, with a general score of 78.3 against 78. Sony Xperia XZ1 is a a little bit lighter phone than Xiaomi Mi A2, but both have the same thickness. Sony Xperia XZ1 has a little bit better screen than Xiaomi Mi A2, because although it has a quite smaller screen and a bit worse 1080 x 1920 resolution, it also counts with a just a bit higher pixel density.
The Xperia XZ1 counts with a superior memory to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi A2, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xperia XZ1 has a bit faster processor than Xiaomi Mi A2, although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, they both have 8 cpu cores.
Xiaomi Mi A2 counts with a bit longer battery life than Xperia XZ1, because it has 3010mAh of battery capacity against 2700mAh. Sony Xperia XZ1 has a slightly better camera than Xiaomi Mi A2, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not good for capturing pictures or video in low light environments, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Sony Xperia XZ1 also counts with a much better resolution camera in the back and a way larger sensor.
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