Sony Xperia Z2a
#3768
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
#4384Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2a
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
Performance
59.660.9
Camera
55.755.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.851.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
38.734.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z2a features a robust build with a weight of 163g and dimensions of 137 x 72 x 11 mm, while the Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE is lighter at 149g and slimmer at 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm.
- Both devices have a 5.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z2a has a slightly lower CPU clock speed at 2.3 GHz compared to the Mi 4 LTE's 2.5 GHz, although both utilize the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
- The camera on the Xperia Z2a boasts a higher resolution at 20.7 MP, while the Mi 4 LTE has a 13 MP rear camera but offers an 8 MP selfie camera, which the Xperia lacks.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Xperia Z2a at 3000 mAh and the Mi 4 LTE at 3080 mAh, but the Mi 4 LTE supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both run on Android KitKat, with the Xperia using a more basic interface and the Mi 4 LTE featuring MIUI 5 for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z2a
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z2a D6563
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 72 x 11 mm (5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 in)
139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight
163 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Turquoise
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer