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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | Black and White |
| Glass and Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 409 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 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 610 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") 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 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.44 | 10.45 |
| 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, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 |
Comparison review
Xperia Z4v is slightly better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, having a score of 78.8 against 74.6. Xperia Z4v's construction is somewhat lighter than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, although it is a bit thicker and was released 4 years before. These phones have Android operating system, but Xperia Z4v has 5.1 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has Android 10.
The Sony Xperia Z4v has just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have a 3 GB RAM and 8 processing cores, the Sony Xperia Z4v also has an extra GPU. Xperia Z4v features a much better screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution and a better screen pixel density.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a bit better camera than Sony Xperia Z4v, and although they both have the same (4K) video definition and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also has a bigger diafragm aperture to take better captures and videos in low-light environments, a way more MP back camera and a bigger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
The Xperia Z4v counts with as much storage for apps and games as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, both have a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB and the same internal memory capacity. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 counts with greater battery lifetime than Xperia Z4v, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
Sony Xperia Z4v is a little more expensive than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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