Sony Xperia TX vs Xiaomi Redmi 5a
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
Xperia TX: 10 g lighter
- Xperia TX:
- 127 g
- Redmi 5a:
- 137 g
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Width
Xperia TX: 1.5 mm narrower
- Xperia TX:
- 68.6 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 70.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia TX: 0.45 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia TX:
- 4.55 in
- Redmi 5a:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- Xperia TX:
- Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
- Redmi 5a:
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
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Height
Xperia TX: 9.4 mm shorter
- Xperia TX:
- 131 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 140.4 mm
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Release year
- Xperia TX:
- 2012
- Redmi 5a:
- 2017
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 TX
- Height:
- 131 mm
- Width:
- 68.6 mm
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
2. Redmi 5a
- Height:
- 140.4 mm +9.4 mm versus Xperia TX
- Width:
- 70.1 mm +1.5 mm versus Xperia TX
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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 TX
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.55 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 57.1 cm²
2. Redmi 5a
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Redmi 5a has approximately 20.8% more rectangular screen area than Xperia TX.
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.
| Storage | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Redmi 5a: Original memory entry
32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 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 TX
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Redmi 5a
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 128 GB (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.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia TX | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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