Sony Xperia L vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G: Comparison

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

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Technical data sheets

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Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia L
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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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
6.8
26 reviews
8.3
63 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia L vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G

Specs Sony Xperia L prices Sony Xperia L
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
China · 2GB · 8GB · LTE
Inches 4.3" 5.5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 61% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.0 mm
128.7 mm
9.7 mm 		78.7 mm
154.0 mm
9.5 mm
Weight 129 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 11.941
v? 		21.897
v?
Battery 1750 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX134 Exmor RS
1
12.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases Xperia L C2105, Xperia L C2104 --

Release Date
Release date March 2013,
11 years ago 		March 2014,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia L
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Sony Xperia L
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Size
65.0 mm • 128.7 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.7 mm • 154.0 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 189 g
Usable surface 61 % 68 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Blue

Pink

Gray

Green

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 4.3" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 228 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
7.4
Is it comfortable?
8.3
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.4
6.9
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPU 2x Krait 200 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.6 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
11.941
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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21.897
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
7.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.7
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.4
6.9
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 12.8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX134 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
5.8
Quality of selfies
2.9
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
7.0
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B2 (1900)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Unknown

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

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

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
American measurement

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

 -- -- W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.8
7.8
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.2
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 60%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
63 reviews
Prices
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