In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. 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 XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 155 mm | 165.88 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater height than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Width | 75 mm | 76.21 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has greater width than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Depth | 8.7 mm | 7.98 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Weight | 190 g | 189 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Body Colour | Black | Gold | Ice blue | Forest green | Onyx grey | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 0.54 W/kg (body), 1.19 W/kg (head) | 0.68 W/kg (head), 0.911 W/kg (body), 2.395 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 | - | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 395 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 4500000:1 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.76" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes | SteadyShot | Portrait mode | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 118 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | 1/3.0" | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus has better front camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. |
Sensor Type (Front) | Exmor R CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.45 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3430 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 2040 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2040 min Gaming: up to 14 hrs Playback (YouTube): up to 21 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 12 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Phone Functions | 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, gyroscope | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | 33W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification |