In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact and Xiaomi Redmi 12C. 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 XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G8441 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 129 mm | 168.76 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 76.41 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Depth | 9.3 mm | 8.77 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Weight | 143 g | 192 g | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Body Colour | Pink twilight | Black | Horizon blue | Graphite grey | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 0.957 W/kg (body), 0.979 W/kg (head), 2.208 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Micro-USB 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 XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.6" | 6.71" | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1650 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Display Format | HD | HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20.6:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | - | Reading mode, Dot Display, 70% NTSC | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB + up to 5 GB virtual extension | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 22.73 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.76" | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | Creative effect | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode | Night mode, portrait mode, 50MP mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator | AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 pixel binning |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | - | 508 hours | |
Talk Time | - | 2040 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2040 min Standby: up to 508 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Gaming: up to 13 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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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 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 13 | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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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, virtual proximity sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0 | Fast Charging | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 Compact | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, SIM card removal tool, 10W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |