Sony Xperia Z4v
#2326
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
#2261Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z4v
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Performance
66.474.4
Camera
65.166.9
Display
60.458.9
Battery
84.826.3
Build
0.294.3
Connectivity
66.659.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
50.050.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z4v features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering sharper visuals compared to the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 6.26-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z4v is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Mi 8 Lite uses the Snapdragon 660 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, providing a more versatile memory configuration.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Xperia Z4v having a 20.7 MP rear camera and a 5.1 MP selfie camera, whereas the Mi 8 Lite has a dual rear camera setup of 12 MP and 5 MP, and a 24 MP front camera, which may deliver better selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi 8 Lite at 3350 mAh compared to the Xperia's 3000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The Xperia runs on Android 5.0, while the Mi 8 Lite comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Xperia Z4v being slightly heavier and featuring a more compact design, while the Mi 8 Lite utilizes a glass front and back with an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z4v
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)
Display
Size
5.2"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5.1 MP
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
Auto HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
162 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, black
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass