Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
#3651
Xiaomi Redmi Note
#4527Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Performance
56.050.0
Camera
44.919.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.425.7
Build
84.987.5
Connectivity
55.737.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.432.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note.
- In terms of performance, the C5 Ultra is powered by a Mediatek MT6752 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Redmi Note uses a Mediatek MT6592 with options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which may result in less efficient multitasking.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the C5 Ultra offers a superior 13 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Redmi Note has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the C5 Ultra's 2930 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality is slightly better in the C5 Ultra with Gorilla Glass on the front, while the Redmi Note has a thicker profile and is heavier.
- The software experience differs as the C5 Ultra runs on Android 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, whereas the Redmi Note starts with Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4.4 with MIUI 9.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Xiaomi Redmi Note
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia C5 E5553, E5506
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
Mali-450MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2930 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200/3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.5 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
Weight
187 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Mint
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass