Sony Xperia Z3 Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z3 Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z3 DualSony Xperia Z3 DualGlobal · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633
Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi Redmi 5 PlusChina · 3GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB
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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
8.1
189 reviews
8.6
188 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Specs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual price compare Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5.99"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 71% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm 		75.5 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 152 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 59.887
v? 		124.978
v9
Battery 3100 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- Hongmi Rice 5

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		December 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Size
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 152 g 180 g
Usable surface 71 % 77 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

White

Brown
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
8.1
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
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124.978
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 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
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
7.8
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/5"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
81
Photo
76
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
6.1
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
8.3
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

 0.691 W/Kg on head
0.712 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.885 W/Kg on head
1.501 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
189 reviews
188 reviews
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