Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
#2859
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
#2340Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Performance
65.369.9
Camera
54.162.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.828.1
Build
75.189.7
Connectivity
64.457.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.649.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XA2 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 7 utilizes the Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Note 7 is significantly more advanced with a 48 MP rear sensor compared to the XA2 Plus's 23 MP, and it also supports higher video frame rates.
- The Redmi Note 7 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the XA2 Plus's 3580 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Build quality for both devices includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, but the Redmi Note 7 also features a glass back, making it slightly more premium.
- Finally, the Xperia XA2 Plus runs on Android 8.0, while the Redmi Note 7 comes with Android 9.0, with a planned upgrade to Android 10, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
General
Release Date
2018
2019, February 28
Announced
2018
2019, January 10
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Global market (48+5 MP); India (12+2 MP)
Display
Size
6"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 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 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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/2.4, 1/4.0"
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3580 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3580 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 75 x 9.6 mm (6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
205 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold, Green
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 (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, 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 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass