Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
Technical data sheets

Basics

Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 32GB
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 4GB · 64GB · SD625
View datasheet
vs

Score

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

User reviews

User score
7.8
67 reviews
9.1
218 reviews
8.6
235 reviews
8.6
235 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Specs Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 32GB
stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 4GB · 64GB · SD625
Inches 5.2" 5.15" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 71% useful 72% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 154 g 168 g 165 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 76.862
v6
255.178
v8
107.194
v9
107.726
v9
Battery 2900 mAh 3350 mAh 4100 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13855
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13855
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand Sony Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases E6653, E6603 xiaomi Mi 6 -- --

Release Date

Release date September 2015,
8 years ago
April 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z5
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Sony Xperia Z5
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Size
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 145.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
76.0 mm 151.0 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
76.0 mm 151.0 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 154 g 168 g 165 g 165 g
Usable surface 71 % 71 % 72 % 72 %
Materials Glass Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP65
IP68
- - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Green
Black

White

Blue
Black

Gold
Black

Gold

Silver

Pink

Turquoise

Screen

Diagonal 5.2" 5.15" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS JDI LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.5
7.4
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
9.3
8.5
8.5
Is it comfortable?
7.7
9.3
8.5
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
8.9
7.7
7.7
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 10 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM

RAM 3 GB 6 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS 2.0 Storage -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

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

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications 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?
7.8
8.6
7.8
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
9.6
8.9
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.3
9.4
7.9
7.9
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Omnivision OV13855 Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI PureCel PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 3200 -- --
Pixel size 1.08 µm 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9" 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
--
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"

Features

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

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX268 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.2
8.2
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
7.5
5.9
5.9
Quality of selfies
7.6
8.1
7.2
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.6
8.7
8.0
8.0
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Xiaomi Mi6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 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)
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface 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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • 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.

0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body
-- 0.724 W/Kg on head
0.674 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
-- -- 0.850 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.2
8.7
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.5
9.3
8.6
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.4
9.0
9.0
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2900 mAh
3350 mAh
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • 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 V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    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?
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
67 reviews
218 reviews
235 reviews
235 reviews