Sony Xperia SP vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: 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

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

209 g
Width

Xperia SP: 9.6 mm narrower

Xperia SP:

67.1 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

76.7 mm
Screen diagonal

Xperia SP: 2.07 in smaller diagonal

Xperia SP:

4.6 in

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

6.67 in
Chipset

Xperia SP:

Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Rear camera layout

Xperia SP:

Single

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Quad
Depth

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 1.2 mm thinner

Xperia SP:

10 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

8.8 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 +1.2 mm versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Height:

165.8 mm +35.2 mm versus Xperia SP
Width:

76.7 mm +9.6 mm versus Xperia SP
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight

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

1. Xperia SP

155 g
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

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. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²

Redmi Note 9 Pro has approximately 84.1% 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.

Recorded RAM for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
64 GB	Unknown	4 GB RAM
128 GB	Unknown	6 GB RAM

Xperia SP: Original memory entry

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

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. Redmi Note 9 Pro

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

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. Redmi Note 9 Pro

5020 mAh

+2650 mAh versus Xperia SP

Specifications

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1. Xperia SP2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	130.6 Х 67.1 Х 10 mm	165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	155 g	209 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inch	6.67" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2400 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	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2370 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	58.3 cm2	107.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	66.6%	84.5%
PPI /points per inch/	319 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	8 MP AF f/2.4	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2.0" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4.0" 1.12µm -5 MP f/2.4 (macro) 1.12µm -2 MP (depth)
Functions	LED flash HDR	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	16 MP f/2.5 (wide) 1.0µm

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *	26388	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	745	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1094	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	926	Unknown
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	275962

General specs

General specs — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Release date	2013 March	2020 March 12
Colors	Black White Red	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	160 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	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
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) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A
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 Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS NavIC
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	5.0 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, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

Other features

Other features — specifications for Xperia SP, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Xperia SP	Redmi Note 9 Pro
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 (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof

Sony Xperia SP vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Sony Xperia SP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro