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| Global Score | |
| 71.8 | 78.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2017-02-14 | 2018-08-24 |
| 5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 inches | 6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 7.23 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 145.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 508 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.02 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4100mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3580mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 5.52 |
| 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, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xperia XA2 Plus is a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, getting a global score of 78.6 against 71.8. These devices have Android operating system, but Xperia XA2 Plus has newer 8.0 Oreo version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has Android 6.0 Marshmallow, so it gives a couple additional features and performance optimizations. Xperia XA2 Plus is a newer phone than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, although it's somewhat thicker and somewhat heavier.
Xperia XA2 Plus counts with a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia XA2 Plus also has 3 GB more RAM memory. Xperia XA2 Plus features a bit more vivid display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because it has a slightly better 1080 x 2160 resolution, a little more pixels per inch of display and a little bigger display.
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus counts with a superior memory for apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because it has 64 GB internal storage and a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 400 GB. The Xperia XA2 Plus counts with a much better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and although they both have a F2 aperture, the Xperia XA2 Plus also has a way better video resolution and a much better 23 MP resolution back facing camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has a bit superior battery lifetime than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, because it has a 4100mAh battery size against 3580mAh.
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