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| Global Score | |
| 71.8 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.1 |
| 2017-02-14 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Metal | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 145.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 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 | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.02 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4100mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 6 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z5 is a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, having a 77.6 score against 71.8. Sony Xperia Z5 is an older phone than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, but Sony was able to build it thinner and a bit lighter. These devices include Android OS (Operating System), but Sony Xperia Z5 has older 5.1 version and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The Xperia Z5 features just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and although they both have the same number of cores and 3 GB of RAM, the Xperia Z5 also has an additional GPU. Sony Xperia Z5 has a brighter screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1920 x 1080px, the Sony Xperia Z5 also counts with a just a little greater display density.
Sony Xperia Z5 features just a bit more memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and although they both have the same internal storage, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 200 GB. Sony Xperia Z5 features a better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because it has a back camera with a lot better 23 MP resolution, a bigger aperture to capture better low-light photos and a way higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has a superior battery life than Xperia Z5, because it has a 4100mAh battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia Z5 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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