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Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi 14 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 14 Pro X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 06Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)

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Xperia ZR (4G LTE)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs 14 Pro (256GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)62%
Lighter
vs223 grams (7.81 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)135%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)48 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
323 PPIvs+521 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"vs+6.73"48%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.4 (aperture)71%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 3000 Mbps29 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+4880 mAh112%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

13 Common items in both devices
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
+6 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
ModelXperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony DogoMi 14 Pro 23116PN5BC
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date6/1/201311/1/2023, Announced: 10/26/2023
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)75.3 x 161.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.35 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size4.55" inches6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~90% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI521 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassDragon Crystal Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered3000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ806464bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1995229 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.075mmPDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115ยฐAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.2ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps
Slow motion
Leica Summilux
HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision, 10-bit LOG

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.14" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh4880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
โ€ข Sweep panorama
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)Xiaomi 14 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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