Nokia 6.1 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi Play vs Redmi Note 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia 6.1 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi Play vs Redmi Note 7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Nokia 6.1
Nokia 6.1
China · 3GB · 32GB · TA-1054
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi Play
Xiaomi Mi Play
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 7
Redmi Note 7
India · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.6Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.3
26 reviews
7.8
67 reviews
7.6
11 reviews
8.9
765 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia 6.1 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi Play vs Redmi Note 7

Specs Nokia 6.1 price compare Nokia 6.1
China · 3GB · 32GB · TA-1054
Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
where to buy Xiaomi Mi Play Xiaomi Mi Play
China · 4GB · 64GB
where to buy Redmi Note 7 Redmi Note 7
India · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 5.84" 6.3"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 74% useful 71% useful 80% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.8 mm
148.8 mm
8.2 mm
72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
71.9 mm
147.8 mm
7.8 mm
75.2 mm
159.2 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 154 g 150 g 186 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
Helio P35
Octa-Core
SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 90.551
v7
76.862
v6
86.352
v7
166.147
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 2900 mAh 3000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P9
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand

Brand Nokia Sony Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 6 2nd-generation, 6 (2nd Gen), 6 (2018), Nokia 6 (2018) E6653, E6603 M1901F9T, M1901F9E Xiaomi Redmi Note7, Red Rice Note 7, Red Rice Note7, M1901F7I

Release Date

Release date January 2018,
6 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
December 2018,
5 years ago
January 2019,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available Not available
Market China Global China India

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia 6.1
Sony Xperia Z5
Xiaomi Mi Play
Redmi Note 7
Nokia 6.1
Sony Xperia Z5
Xiaomi Mi Play
Redmi Note 7
Size
75.8 mm 148.8 mm 8.2 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
71.9 mm 147.8 mm 7.8 mm
Print 3D Model
75.2 mm 159.2 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 154 g 150 g 186 g
Usable surface 74 % 71 % 80 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass Polycarbonate Plastic, Glass
Resistance - IP65
IP68
- -
Colors
Black

Silver
Black

White

Gold

Green
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Red

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.2" 5.84" 6.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
7.5
7.8
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.4
8.9
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.5
7.7
9.2
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.8
8.3
8.0
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 20 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 430 PowerVR GE8320 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM

RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
7.8
8.9
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
8.3
7.7
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
7.3
6.4
8.2
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 23 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3P9 Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 12800 -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.08 µm 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3" -- --
2
Camera type
--
--


Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features

Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type -- -- -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/2.9"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
9.0
7.9
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
7.1
5.6
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.0
7.6
8.6
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
6.6
8.1
8.2
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

-- 0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
-- 0.591 W/Kg on head
1.274 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

-- 0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body
-- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
8.5
7.9
8.8
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.5
8.3
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.5
8.3
8.8
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
2900 mAh
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 55%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 65%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 72%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
67 reviews
11 reviews
765 reviews