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| Global Score | |
| 72.9 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 4.4.4, 4.4.2 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2014-02-24 | 2016-09-29 |
| 5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches | 6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver |
| Glass | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 500.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| -- | 550 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP | 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.8 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 5.2 | 5.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus is a bit better than Xperia Z2, getting a 78.1 score against 72.9. Both of these devices come with Android operating system, but Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a newer 6.0 Marshmallow version and Xperia Z2 has Android 4.4.4 version. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus body is a lot newer and a little thinner, but just a bit heavier than Xperia Z2.
The Xperia Z2 features a little faster CPU than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Xperia Z2 also counts with an extra graphics processing unit. The Xperia Z2 counts with a bit sharper screen than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because although it has a quite smaller screen, and they both have an equal resolution of 1920 x 1080, the Xperia Z2 also counts with a just a bit higher display pixels density.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus takes a little bit better pictures and videos than Sony Xperia Z2, although it has a lot less MP camera in the back, a way tinier back camera sensor which gives a much worse photo and video quality and a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, they both have a F2 diafragm aperture.
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus counts with much more memory for games and applications than Sony Xperia Z2, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 112 GB more internal storage capacity. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features superior battery lifetime than Sony Xperia Z2, because it has a 19% greater battery capacity.
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