Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: 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 ZR: 35 g lighter

Xperia ZR:

138 g

Mi 9 Explorer:

173 g
Width

Xperia ZR: 7.4 mm narrower

Xperia ZR:

67.3 mm

Mi 9 Explorer:

74.7 mm
Screen diagonal

Xperia ZR: 1.84 in smaller diagonal

Xperia ZR:

4.55 in

Mi 9 Explorer:

6.39 in
Chipset

Xperia ZR:

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

Mi 9 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Rear camera layout

Xperia ZR:

Single

Mi 9 Explorer:

Triple
Depth

Mi 9 Explorer: 2.9 mm thinner

Xperia ZR:

10.5 mm

Mi 9 Explorer:

7.6 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 ZR

Height:

131.3 mm
Width:

67.3 mm
Depth:

10.5 mm +2.9 mm versus Mi 9 Explorer
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Height:

157.5 mm +26.2 mm versus Xperia ZR
Width:

74.7 mm +7.4 mm versus Xperia ZR
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. Xperia ZR

138 g
2. Mi 9 Explorer

173 g

+35 g versus Xperia ZR

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 ZR

Screen diagonal:

4.55 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

57.1 cm²
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Screen diagonal:

6.39 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.2 cm²

Mi 9 Explorer has approximately 75.6% more rectangular screen area than Xperia ZR.

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 ZR, Mi 9 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
8 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 9 Explorer: Original memory entry

256 GB · 8/12 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 ZR

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Mi 9 Explorer

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
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 ZR

2300 mAh
2. Mi 9 Explorer

3300 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Xperia ZR

Specifications

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1. Xperia ZR2. Mi 9 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	131.3 Х 67.3 Х 10.5 mm	157.5 Х 74.7 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	138 g	173 g
Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.55" inch	6.39" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 2 GB RAM	256 GB 8/12 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2300 mAh Removable Li-Ion	3300 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	57.1 cm2	100.2 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	64.6%	85.2%
PPI /points per inch/	323 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	Shatter proof glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Rear camera, main	13.1 MP Single	48 MP Triple
Camera specs	13.1 MP AF f/2.4	48 MP f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model) (wide) 1/2" 0.8µm PDAF Laser AF - 12 MP f/2.2 54mm (telephoto) 1/3.6" 1.0µm laser AF 2x optical zoom - 16 MP 13mm (ultrawide) 1/3.0"
Functions	LED flash HDR	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps HDR	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 640
Antutu 7 score *	21707	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	542	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1348	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	954	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Release date	2013 May	2019 February
Colors	Black White Pink Mint	Transparent Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	230 EUR	530 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 520 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) Music play - Up to 45 h	Unknown
Body build	plastic body	Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5) aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
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 - C5503 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5502 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - C5503	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -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) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Up to 107 kbps	Yes
Edge	Up to 296 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 DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.25 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.79 W/kg (head)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Xperia ZR, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	Xperia ZR	Mi 9 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - IP58 dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502 Sony Xperia ZR C5503 Sony Xperia ZR LTE Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+	Sensors Fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+) -Fast wireless charging 20W - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition

Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Sony Xperia ZR

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer