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| Global Score | |
| 79.8 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| Android 5.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2015-09-02 | 2016-11-04 |
| 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Gray | Black and White |
| Glass and Metal | Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 545.00 | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 801 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.56 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.56 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.1 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time | -- |
| 5.44 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xperia Z5 Premium is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi MIX, having a 79.8 score against 76.2. Both devices we are comparing include Android operating system, but Xperia Z5 Premium has 5.1 version while Xiaomi Mi MIX has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version. Xperia Z5 Premium is a somewhat lighter device than Xiaomi Mi MIX, but both are 0.31inches thick.
The Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a little better performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has 1 GB less RAM memory, it also counts with a graphics processor and 4 more processing cores. The Xperia Z5 Premium has a much more vibrant screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a lot higher 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and a much greater screen pixel density.
The Xperia Z5 Premium shoots clearer photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have the same video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a lot larger sensor, a bigger aperture for better low light captures and videos and a lot higher resolution back facing camera.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX features a bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 96 GB more internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi MIX features superior battery duration than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, because it has a 28 percent larger battery size.
The Xperia Z5 Premium is not only the best devices in our comparison, but it's also cheaper than the Xiaomi Mi MIX, making it an easy decision.
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