Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium and Xiaomi Redmi 12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8166 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157 mm | 168.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Width | 78.7 mm | 76.28 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Depth | 10.2 mm | 8.17 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Weight | 235 g | 198.5 g | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Body Colour | Chrome black | Midnight black | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Spill-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 0.64 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | 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 | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 6.79" | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 396 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | 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 XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | 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 XZ2 Premium has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G52 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 16 GB virtual extension | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, 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, Super slow motion | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium 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, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 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, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst | AI Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
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Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.6 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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 XZ2 Premium 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 XZ2 Premium has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3540 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
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 XZ2 Premium | 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, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | 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 XZ2 Premium | 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), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | 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, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | Fast Charging, IR blaster |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack 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 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - |