Sony Xperia SP vs Xiaomi Mi Mix: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Xperia SP: 54 g lighter

Xperia SP:

155 g

Mi Mix:

209 g
Width

Xperia SP: 14.8 mm narrower

Xperia SP:

67.1 mm

Mi Mix:

81.9 mm
Screen diagonal

Xperia SP: 1.8 in smaller diagonal

Xperia SP:

4.6 in

Mi Mix:

6.4 in
Chipset

Xperia SP:

Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro

Mi Mix:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Depth

Mi Mix: 2.1 mm thinner

Xperia SP:

10 mm

Mi Mix:

7.9 mm
Height

Xperia SP: 28.2 mm shorter

Xperia SP:

130.6 mm

Mi Mix:

158.8 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Xperia SP

Height:

130.6 mm
Width:

67.1 mm
Depth:

10 mm +2.1 mm versus Mi Mix
2. Mi Mix

Height:

158.8 mm +28.2 mm versus Xperia SP
Width:

81.9 mm +14.8 mm versus Xperia SP
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Xperia SP

155 g
2. Mi Mix

209 g

+54 g versus Xperia SP

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Xperia SP

Screen diagonal:

4.6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

58.3 cm²
2. Mi Mix

Screen diagonal:

6.4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

17:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

109.3 cm²

Mi Mix has approximately 87.3% more rectangular screen area than Xperia SP.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Xperia SP: Original memory entry

8 GB (5.8 GB user available) · 1 GB RAM

Mi Mix: Original memory entry

256 GB · 6 GB RAM 128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Xperia SP

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Mi Mix

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Xperia SP

2370 mAh
2. Mi Mix

4400 mAh

+2030 mAh versus Xperia SP

Specifications

Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

1. Xperia SP2. Mi Mix

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Dimensions (HxWxD)	130.6 Х 67.1 Х 10 mm	158.8 Х 81.9 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	155 g	209 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inch	6.4" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2040 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB (5.8 GB user available) 1 GB RAM	256 GB 6 GB RAM 128 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2370 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4400 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	58.3 cm2	108.7 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	17:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	66.6%	83.6%
PPI /points per inch/	319 PPI	362 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	16 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF f/2.4	16 MP f/2.0 1/3'' 1.0µm PDAF
Functions	LED flash HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	5 MP f/2.2

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	26388	157822
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	745	1749
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1094	3882
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	926	6859
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	335
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	789

General specs

General specs — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Release date	2013 March	2016 October
Colors	Black White Red	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	390 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G) Music play - Up to 39 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front glass ceramic frame back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5302 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - C5306 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - C5303 LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) - C5306	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
GPRS	Up to 86 kbps	Yes
Edge	Up to 237 kbps	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.79 W/kg (head)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Xperia SP, Mi Mix.
Specification	Xperia SP	Mi Mix
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303 Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)

Sony Xperia SP vs Xiaomi Mi Mix

Sony Xperia SP

Xiaomi Mi Mix