Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ1 and Xiaomi Redmi 12. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G8341 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 148 mm | 168.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Width | 73 mm | 76.28 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Depth | 7.4 mm | 8.17 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ1 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Weight | 156 g | 198.5 g | Sony XPERIA XZ1 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Body Colour | Venus pink | Black | Moonlight blue | Midnight black | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Spill-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 1.22 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head) | - | |
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 | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.79" | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 396 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | Reading mode 3.0 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Reading mode, Dot Display, AdaptiveSync technology, 70% NTSC | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
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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 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G52 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 16 GB virtual extension | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
User Memory | 54.5 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | Creative effect | - | |
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 | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 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 Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
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) | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ1 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.1 | Sony XPERIA XZ1 has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, Hand Shutter | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ1. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ1 has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | - | 552 hours | |
Talk Time | - | 2220 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2220 min Standby: up to 552 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Reading: up to 26 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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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 13 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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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 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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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 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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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, digital compass | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
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, IR blaster | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ1 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP53, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |