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| Global Score | |
| 74.9 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 5.1 |
| 2018-07-19 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.80 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Aluminum | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 350 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.7 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 7.2 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xperia Z4v has an overall score of 78.8, which is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi Max 3's score of 74.9. Both of these devices come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Xperia Z4v has an older 5.1 version and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has Android 8.1 Oreo version. Even though Xperia Z4v is way older and a little thicker than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, it's construction is still lighter.
The Sony Xperia Z4v has a much more vibrant display than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because although it has a way smaller display, it also counts with a lot greater display density and a better resolution of 2560 x 1440. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a way bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Xperia Z4v, because it has a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 256 GB and 64 GB internal storage capacity.
The Xperia Z4v has a little better hardware performance than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because although it has less RAM, and they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Xperia Z4v also counts with an extra graphics co-processor. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a way better battery lifetime than Sony Xperia Z4v, because it has a 5500mAh battery size against 3000mAh.
Xperia Z4v counts with a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Xperia Z4v also counts with a lot more mega pixels camera and a larger back-facing camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
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