Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Ulefone Armor vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Ulefone Armor vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia X CompactSony Xperia X CompactGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia XZ1 CompactSony Xperia XZ1 CompactInternational · 4GB · 32GB
Ulefone ArmorUlefone ArmorGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4AXiaomi Redmi 4AChina · 2GB · 32GB · Pro
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia X Compact
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB
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Ulefone Armor
Ulefone Armor
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
China · 2GB · 32GB · Pro
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.9Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera 5.2Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
10 reviews
9.2
25 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
8.1
82 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Ulefone Armor vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Specs where to buy Sony Xperia X Compact Sony Xperia X Compact
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Ulefone Armor Ulefone Armor
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 4A price compare Xiaomi Redmi 4A
China · 2GB · 32GB · Pro
Inches 4.6" 4.6" 4.7" 5"
Resolution HD HD HD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 69% useful 54% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.0 mm
129.0 mm
9.5 mm 		65.0 mm
129.0 mm
9.3 mm 		75.8 mm
147.9 mm
12.5 mm 		70.4 mm
139.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 135 g 140 g 195 g 135 g
Micro SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		MT6753
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 77.650
v6 		279.610
v8 		40.150
v6 		43.869
v7
Battery 2700 mAh 2700 mAh 3500 mAh 3120 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Sony Ulefone Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Xiaomi Hongmi 4A

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global International Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Ulefone Armor
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Ulefone Armor
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Size
65.0 mm • 129.0 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 129.0 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 147.9 mm • 12.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.4 mm • 139.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 135 g 140 g 195 g 135 g
Usable surface 69 % 69 % 54 % 70 %
Materials Plastic Polycarbonate Rugged Smartphone, Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - IP65
IP68 		IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Silver

Pink
Black

Orange
Pink

Gray

Champagne

Screen
Diagonal 4.6" 4.6" 4.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 319 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
8.4
7.9
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.0
6.4
8.1
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.6
6.7
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.2
5.1
7.3
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek MT6753 (1.3GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 10 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-T720 MP3 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
77.650
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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279.610
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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40.150
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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43.869
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
8.4
5.2
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
9.6
6.3
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
9.5
4.4
6.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 19.2 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3 Sony Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 12800 -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		Yes,
960 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • 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
  • Autofocus
  • HDR
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
9.0
4.3
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.6
6.4
4.3
5.6
Quality of selfies
6.1
7.5
5.1
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.2
6.8
6.7
7.6
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • HSP (Headset 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)
  • 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)
  • HSP (Headset 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

 1.080 W/Kg on head
1.250 W/Kg on body 		1.360 W/Kg on head
1.320 W/Kg on body 		0.420 W/Kg on head
1.341 W/Kg on body 		0.525 W/Kg on head
1.181 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.720 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		0.970 W/Kg on head
0.780 W/Kg on body 		0.671 W/Kg on head
1.038 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.4
6.9
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.7
3.8
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.1
6.9
8.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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2700 mAh
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3500 mAh
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3120 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
  • 27%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
25 reviews
12 reviews
82 reviews
Prices
From $ 160 --
From $ 180 --
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