In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA L1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G3311 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151 mm | 159.21 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has greater height than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Width | 74 mm | 75.21 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has greater width than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Depth | 8.7 mm | 8.1 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is narrower than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Weight | 180 g | 186 g | Sony XPERIA L1 is lighter than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Body Colour | Black | White | Pink | Space black | Neptune blue | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.01 W/kg (body), 0.69 W/kg (head) | 1.274 W/kg (body), 0.591 W/kg (head), 2.885 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.3" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 409 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight mode | |
| Display Features | - | Night Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, Dot Drop display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE | |
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| Processor Number | MT6737T | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.45 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T720 MP2 | Qualcomm ADRENO 512 |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| RAM | DDR3 SDRAM - 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L1. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| User Memory | 9 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR, low light enhancement | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction | Burst mode, Panorama, AI portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Object tracking, Scene recognition, Touch Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging, Stereo Recording | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, 27 different scenes, AI portrait mode with background blurring |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Self-timer, AI background bluring, AI scene detection, 12 different scenes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2620 mAh | 4000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA L1. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 687 hours | 251 hours | Sony XPERIA L1 has longer standby time than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. |
| Talk Time | 773 minutes | 1380 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 773 min Standby (GSM): up to 639 hrs Talk (3G): up to 692 min Standby (3G): up to 687 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 651 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3781 min Playback (video): up to 502 min |
Talk: up to 1380 min Standby: up to 251 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Gaming: up to 7 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 10 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA L1 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, ASP | |
| Sound Enhancements | Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Dynamic normaliser | Infrared remote control, Dual microphones |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, transparent soft case |
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