Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Model | Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | Redmi Note 12 4G 23021RAAEG |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/6/2013 | 3/30/2023, Announced: 3/23/2023 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in) | 75.96 x 165.66 millimeters (2.99 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Display type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225-AD) (6nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 319262 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1), 1341 (v6) GFXBench: 7.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps Samsung JN1 sensor |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | feature not registered |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 850 hours (35.4 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Purple โข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 โข Sony TRILUMINOS display โข 3D Surround Sound | โข Colors: Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |