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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2015-09-02 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Glass and Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 409 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 9.1 |
| 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 (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 | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 24.00mm 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 | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.44 | 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 |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 4.88 |
| 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
The Sony Xperia Z5 is a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, getting a 77.6 score against 74.6. Both of these devices work with Android OS, but the Sony Xperia Z5 has older 5.1 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has Android 10. Sony Xperia Z5's body is thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, although it was released many years before.
The Xperia Z5 counts with a bit better processing unit than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have the same number of cores and the same RAM amount, the Xperia Z5 also has a GPU. The Sony Xperia Z5 has a sharper display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has a quite lower 1920 x 1080 resolution and a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a bit higher pixels density.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 takes a bit better photographs and videos than Xperia Z5, and although they both have the same video frame rate, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and a F1.8 diafragm aperture, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also has a way more mega-pixels camera in the back and a larger camera sensor shooting higher quality pictures and videos.
The Sony Xperia Z5 counts with just a bit more memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory capacity, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has a SD memory slot that admits up to 200 GB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a much better battery lifetime than Xperia Z5, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2900mAh.
Although Xperia Z5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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