Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G | Sony Xperia XZ Premium | |
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| Model alias | - | G8141 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 76.55 mm 7.655 cm 0.251 ft 3.014 in | 77 mm 7.7 cm 0.253 ft 3.031 in |
| Height | 163.25 mm 16.325 cm 0.536 ft 6.427 in | 156 mm 15.6 cm 0.512 ft 6.142 in |
| Thickness | 8.16 mm 0.816 cm 0.027 ft 0.321 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
| Weight | 196 g 0.43 lbs 6.93 oz | 195 g 0.43 lbs 6.88 oz |
| Volume | 101.97 cm³ 6.19 in³ | 94.89 cm³ 5.76 in³ |
| Colors | Lime Green Mist Purple Midnight Black Ocean Blue | Black Chrome Bronze |
| Body materials | Plastic Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy Glass |
| Certification | IP54 | IP65 IP68 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 1 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | - |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) W-CDMA 2500 MHz (B7) | - |
| UMTS | - | UMTS 800 MHz UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 800 MHz (B21) |
| LTE | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B13) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B66) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28) LTE 800 MHz (B19) LTE 850 MHz (B26) LTE 700 MHz (B29) LTE 1500 MHz (B32) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 16 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | HyperOS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 Pie |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| Process technology | 6 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU | 2x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 4x 2.45 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 4x 1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Kryo 280) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | - | 32 KB + 32 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | - | 3072 KB 3 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2200 MHz | 2450 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| GPU cores | 2 | - |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 710 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 6 GB 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB |
| UFS 2.2 | UFS |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | AMOLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 5.46 in 138.68 mm 13.87 cm |
| Width | 2.74 in 69.52 mm 6.95 cm | 2.68 in 67.99 mm 6.8 cm |
| Height | 6.08 in 154.5 mm 15.45 cm | 4.76 in 120.87 mm 12.09 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 2160 x 3840 pixels |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi 155 ppcm | 807 ppi 317 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 86.23 % | 68.64 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 5 120 Hz refresh rate 2160 Hz touch sampling rate 1920 Hz PWM dimming 500 cd/m² typical brightness 1200 cd/m² HBM 1800 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 100% DCI-P3 HDR10+ TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display Dynamic contrast enhancement 1000:1 contrast ratio 700 cd/m² 138% sRGB |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Fingerprint |
| In-display fingerprint sensor Z-axis linear motor | Step detector Step counter |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX400 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.67" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixel size | 0.64 µm 0.000640 mm | 1.22 µm 0.001220 mm |
| ISO | - | 100 - 12800 |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 4.4 mm 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | 6 | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 pixels 108 MP | 5057 x 3796 pixels 19.2 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Hybrid auto focus (HAF) |
| - | Triple Image Sensing RGBC-IR sensor Wide angel G-lens 720p @ 960 fps |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | OmniVision | Sony Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | PureCel | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 4.69 x 3.52 mm 0.23 in |
| Sensor format | 1/4" | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.127 µm 0.001127 mm |
| Crop factor | - | 7.38 |
| ISO | - | 100 - 6400 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 2.98 mm 21.99 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | 4 | - |
| Image resolution | 20 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock Face detection | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Clear Audio+ S-Force front surround 192 kHz / 24-bit |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP AVRCP DIP GAVDP GAP HDP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV Vorbis ADPCM APE | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC DSEE HX DSD |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI DivX H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 WebM WMV Xvid ASF | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3230 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 11 V / 3 A | - |
| Quick charge technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 1.21 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.16 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.78 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 0.44 W/kg |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G | Sony Xperia XZ Premium |