Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Dual and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia Z5 Dual, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 154 g
- against 164 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,050 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Hexa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz and two Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Green | Silver, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 150 mm |
| Weight | 154 g Best value | 164 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 72.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh | 4,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Standby time | 540 h | — |
| Music playback time | 87 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 953 :1 |
| Display Features | TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality Engine, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.57 W/kg | 0.49 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.61 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg | 0.56 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.52 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Redmi Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | E6633, E6683 | 2015116, 2015161 |
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