Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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.

  • Weight

    Xperia XZ1: 54 g lighter

    Xperia XZ1:
    155 g
    Redmi Note 9S:
    209 g
  • Width

    Xperia XZ1: 3.3 mm narrower

    Xperia XZ1:
    73.4 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Xperia XZ1: 1.47 in smaller diagonal

    Xperia XZ1:
    5.2 in
    Redmi Note 9S:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Xperia XZ1:
    Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Xperia XZ1:
    Single
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Quad
  • Depth

    Xperia XZ1: 1.4 mm thinner

    Xperia XZ1:
    7.4 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    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. 1. Xperia XZ1

    Height:
    148 mm
    Width:
    73.4 mm
    Depth:
    7.4 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    Height:
    165.8 mm +17.8 mm versus Xperia XZ1
    Width:
    76.7 mm +3.3 mm versus Xperia XZ1
    Depth:
    8.8 mm +1.4 mm versus Xperia XZ1

Weight

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

  1. 1. Xperia XZ1

    155 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    209 g

    +54 g versus Xperia XZ1

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. 1. Xperia XZ1

    Screen diagonal:
    5.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    74.5 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    Screen diagonal:
    6.67 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    20:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    107.4 cm²

Redmi Note 9S has approximately 44.1% more rectangular screen area than Xperia XZ1.

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 XZ1, Redmi Note 9S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
64 GB Unknown 4 GB RAM
128 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
Xperia XZ1: Original memory entry

64 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 XZ1

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

2. Redmi Note 9S

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. 1. Xperia XZ1

    2700 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    5020 mAh

    +2320 mAh versus Xperia XZ1

Specifications

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1. Xperia XZ12. Redmi Note 9S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 148 Х 73.4 Х 7.4 mm
  • 165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 155 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.2" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 64GB 4GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2700 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 74.5 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 68.6%
  • 84.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 424 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Rear camera, main
  • 19 MP
  • Single
  • 48 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 19 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 25mm (wide)
  • 1/2.3''
  • 1.22µm
  • predictive PDAF & laser AF
  • 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
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 22mm (wide)
  • 1/3''
  • 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 XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 540
  • Adreno 618
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1880
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 6179
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 7775
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 372
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 1474
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Release date
  • 2017
  • August
  • 2020
  • March 23
Colors
  • Black
  • Warm Silver
  • Venus Pink
  • Moonlit Blue
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 260 EUR
  • $ 199
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8341
  • F8342 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G8341
  • G8342
  • G8342 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
USB
  • 3.1
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX HD
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • HDR10 -Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
Other features
Other features — specifications for Xperia XZ1, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationXperia XZ1Redmi Note 9S
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • barometer
  • compass
  • color spectrum - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Also known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof