Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Comparison between Sony Xperia 10 II and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 10 II, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 457 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 151 g
- against 199 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 3,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 196,545 | 225,154 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Blue, Cyan, Green | Green, Grey, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 151 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 77.6 % | 83.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,600 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 457 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, GAVDP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HDP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 10 II | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQ-AU51, XQ-AU52, SO-41A | M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS |
