Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Ace 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Comparison between Sony Xperia Ace 2 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ: 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 Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Ace 2, if you care about…
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 194 g
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,490
- against 101,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 101,000 | 110,490 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 810 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 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 | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Green, Purple, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 140 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 159 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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 Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Infrared |
| USB Version | — | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.83 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Ace 2 | Redmi 9 Activ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Loudspeaker |
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