Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Sony Xperia 5
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 5 has better resolution of 2520 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Sony Xperia 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Sony Xperia 5 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9996 | Rs. 49999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 9996. The launch Date of the second phone is September 5, 2019. The cost of Sony Xperia 5 is Rs. 49999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia 5's 6.1 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Sony Xperia 5 has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 449 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.5% than Sony's phone ~ 80.9%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 5 has 80.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 5's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 5 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Sony Xperia 5's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 5's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Sony Xperia 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | Xperia 5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 20, 2020 | September 5, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 68 x 158 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 164 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 80.9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 449 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 80.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 2160p @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60/960 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3140 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |