Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75 | 79.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat | -- |
| 2017-09-12 | 2018-04-05 |
| 6.12 x 2.98 x 0.29 inches | 6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Pink | Black, Green, Pink and Silver |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 700 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.35 | 10.67 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3180mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.04 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia XZ2 is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi A1, with a general score of 79.1 against 75. Sony Xperia XZ2 is a way thicker and somewhat heavier phone than the Xiaomi Mi A1. Xperia XZ2 features a little bit better screen than Xiaomi Mi A1, because it has a slightly higher 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution, a little bit greater display pixel density, a bit larger screen and much more brightness.
Xperia XZ2 has a bit superior processor than Xiaomi Mi A1. Both of them have the same RAM amount and a Octa-Core processor. Sony Xperia XZ2 counts with just a bit bigger storage to install applications and games than Xiaomi Mi A1, and although they both have equal internal memory, the Sony Xperia XZ2 also has a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 400 GB.
Sony Xperia XZ2 counts with a bit longer battery duration than Xiaomi Mi A1, because it has a 3180mAh battery capacity. Xperia XZ2 shoots much better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi A1, and although they both have the same video definition, the Xperia XZ2 also has faster 60 fps video frame rates, a bigger aperture to take better images and videos in low light environments and a lot more MP back facing camera.
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