Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Xiaomi Redmi A5 and Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi A5

Android 15 (Go Edition)

Starting priceRs. 22,999

Memory4GB / 64GB & 128GB

Battery5200mAh (typical)

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 1 VI898% higher listed benchmark score

Battery capacityXiaomi Redmi A55,200 mAh listed capacity

Main camera resolutionSony Xperia 1 VI48 MP main camera

Lighter bodySony Xperia 1 VI1 g lighter

Mobile networkSony Xperia 1 VIIncludes listed 5G support

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Xiaomi Redmi A5	Sony Xperia 1 VI
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 4GB / 64GB & 128GB, Rs. 22,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Price	Rs. 22,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	4GB	12GB
Storage	64GB & 128GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	USD
Basic
Launch Date	2025-05-25	2024-05-15
Security Updates Until	N/A	2028-01-01
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Xiaomi	Sony
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android 15 (Go Edition)	Android 16
Android Version	Android 15	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	UNISOC T7250, 12nm, Octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.6 GHz)	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)
GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Adreno 750
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	210000	2096581
Benchmark Remarks	Basic performance for daily use	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display
Display
Size	6.88 Inches	6.5 inches
Type	Large screen display (Wet Touch supported)	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display
Resolution	1640 x 720, 260ppi	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI Density	260	~396
Refresh Rate	Up to 120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	171.7mm x 77.8mm x 8.26mm	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight	193g	192 g
SIM	Dual SIM + microSD	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
IP Rating	N/A	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5200mAh (typical)	5000 mAh
Charging	15W fast charging \| USB Type-C	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	32MP \| filmCamera \| HDR \| Ultra HD \| Night mode	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	8MP \| HDR mode \| Fill-light \| Portrait mode \| Time-lapse \| Night mode	12 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	1	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	Yes	4K@24/30/60/120fps
Front Video	Yes	4K
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	Yes	Yes
Camera Features	HDR, Night mode, Portrait, Ultra HD	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom
Zoom	Digital zoom	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Yes	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Bluetooth	Yes	5.4
GPS	GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (only B1C)	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	Yes	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint and Face Unlock	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor