Sony Xperia C vs Xiaomi Redmi 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia C vs Xiaomi Redmi 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia CSony Xperia CGlobal · 1GB · 4GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4Xiaomi Redmi 4China · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia C
Global · 1GB · 4GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
8.6
23 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia C vs Xiaomi Redmi 4

Specs where to buy Sony Xperia C Sony Xperia C
Global · 1GB · 4GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 4 Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 65% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.2 mm
141.5 mm
9.0 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 153 g 160 g
Micro MT6589
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 430
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 4 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 13.851
v? 		42.989
v6
Battery 2390 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
Selfie Camera SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Hongmi 4

Release Date
Release date June 2013,
10 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia C
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Sony Xperia C
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Size
74.2 mm • 141.5 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 160 g
Usable surface 65 % 70 %
Materials - Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 220 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.0
Is it comfortable?
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9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.9
Number of reviews
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23 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6589 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX544 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
13.851
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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42.989
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.6
Number of reviews
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23 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3L8
Type Unknown ISOCELL
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
0 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 5 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV5670F
Type PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.6
Quality of selfies
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7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.0
Number of reviews
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23 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.520 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.583 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.540 W/Kg on head
1.283 W/Kg on body 		0.750 W/Kg on head
0.612 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • SyncML
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.6
Quality of the GPS
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8.7
And the WiFi?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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23 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 39%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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23 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 28%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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23 reviews
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