Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
#3342
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
#2340Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Performance
66.769.9
Camera
36.062.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.428.1
Build
74.889.7
Connectivity
62.057.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.849.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia is powered by a Mediatek Helio P20 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 7 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, offering potentially better performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Xperia having a 23 MP rear camera compared to the Redmi's 48 MP setup, which includes additional depth sensors.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Redmi Note 7 at 4000 mAh versus the XA1 Plus's 3430 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Xperia on Nougat upgradable to Oreo, while the Redmi ships with Android 9.0 Pie, planned for an upgrade to Android 10, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the Xperia featuring Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Redmi boasts Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
General
Release Date
2017
2019, February 28
Announced
2017
2019, January 10
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Global market (48+5 MP); India (12+2 MP)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)or12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3430 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 75 x 8.7 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
189 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
Blue, Black, Twilight Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass