Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs. Sony XPERIA 1 IV

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Sony XPERIA 1 IV. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs. Sony XPERIA 1 IV Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 159.21 mm 165 mm Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Width 75.21 mm 71 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 1 IV.
Depth 8.1 mm 8.2 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Weight 186 g 187 g Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Body Colour Space black | Neptune blue Black | Purple
Body Material - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection - Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Sony XPERIA 1 IV is waterproof.
IP rating - IPX8, IPX5, IP6X
SAR Value 1.274 W/kg (body), 0.591 W/kg (head), 2.885 W/kg (limb) 0.92 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 1.56 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology - OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.3" 6.5" Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2340 x 1080 pixels 3840 x 1644 pixels Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Display Format Full HD+ 4K
Pixel Density 409 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 19:9 21:9
Max Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Contrast Ratio 1500:1 1000000:1 Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
HDR - Yes Sony XPERIA 1 IV has HDR.
Display Enhancement Technology Sunlight mode Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 240 Hz
Display Features Night Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, Dot Drop display Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz 3 GHz Sony XPERIA 1 IV has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 512 Qualcomm ADRENO
MEMORY Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB 12 GB Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 256 GB Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Memory Interface - UFS
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 3
Sensor Resolution 48 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV.
Sensor Size - 1/1.7"
Sensor Type - Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture F/1.8 F/1.7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Field of View (FoV) - 82 degree(s)
Pixel Size 1.6 μm -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Sony XPERIA 1 IV has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) - 24 mm
Special Effects HDR, low light enhancement HDR
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Burst mode, Panorama, AI portrait mode Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Vlog mode, Videography Pro, VENICE CS, Soft Monochrome
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face recognition - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has face detection.
Light Source LED flash 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 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps
Camera Features (Functions) 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 Object tracking, Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, BIONZ X for mobile, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics, AI subject detection
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 5 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/3.5"
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) - Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.3 - f/2.8
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 28 degree(s)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 12 Megapixel
Sensor Size (3rd Camera) - 1/2.5"
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) - Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (3rd Camera) - 124 degree(s)
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) - 16 mm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 13 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV.
Sensor Size (Front) - 1/2.9"
Sensor Name (Front) - Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.0
Field of View (Front) - 83 degree(s)
Special Effects (Front) HDR HDR
Camera Modes (Front) AI portrait mode, AI Beautify SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face recognition - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has face detection.
Light Source (Front) - Display flash
Camera Features (Front) Self-timer, AI background bluring, AI scene detection, 12 different scenes Hand Shutter
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4000 mAh 5000 mAh Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging - Yes Sony XPERIA 1 IV can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Standby Time 251 hours -
Talk Time 1380 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk: up to 1380 min
Standby: up to 251 hrs
Playback (video): up to 13 hrs
Gaming: up to 7 hrs
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CELLULAR Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 12
User Interface MIUI 10 -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
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 Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 LE
NFC - Yes Sony XPERIA 1 IV has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, ASP MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro, PS Remote Play
FEATURES Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor -
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Infrared remote control, Dual microphones TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers
OTHERS Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Sony XPERIA 1 IV
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, transparent soft case -
Compliant Standards - IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery
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