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Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Sony · 2013

Sony Xperia Z1

63/ 100

Launch MSRP$700 USD

Xiaomi · 2014

Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

61/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Sony Xperia Z1 BETTER THAN Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

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Sony Xperia Z1Winner 🏆

Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Sony Xperia	Xiaomi Mi4	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	3,000 mAh	3,080 mAh	+3,080 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	7.5W	Standard	25W Max
Main Camera Sensor	20.7 MP	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	5"	5"	5"
Chassis Weight	169g	149g	149g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Sony Xperia Z1:

✓$9299 lower launch MSRP ($700 vs $9999)
✓20.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo):

✓20g lighter chassis (149g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 3,080 mAh battery capacity (+80 mAh more capacity)
✓5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Sony Xperia Z1	Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Sony Xperia Z1 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	TFT LCD TRILUMINOS	Color IPS TFT LCD display
Screen Size	5"	5"
Resolution & Density	1920x1080 (441 ppi)	1080x1920 (441 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	500 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Sony Xperia Z1 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 4.2	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	2 GB LPDDR	3 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	16GB	16GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Sony Xperia Z1 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	20.7 MP, f/2, Sony Exmor RS	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	2 MP, f/2.8	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	144 x 74 x 8.5 mm	N/A
Weight	169 g	149 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP58	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Sony Xperia Z1 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,000 mAh	3,080 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	7.5W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	4.0	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	Micro-USB 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$700	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Sony Xperia Z1 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 62.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Sony Xperia Z1 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 68/100 camera rating.

When to buy Sony Xperia Z1:

Higher overall BeastScore: 62.8 vs top rival 60.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 20.7 MP vs max 0 MP

When to buy Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo):

Lighter body: 149g (20g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia Z1 or Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

Sony Xperia Z1 leads with an overall BeastScore of 62.8/100 compared to Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) (60.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 62.8 vs top rival 60.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 20.7 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia Z1 and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

Sony Xperia Z1 is equipped with a 5-inch display and 3000 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) features a 5-inch display and 3080 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia Z1 and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Sony Xperia Z1 scores 68/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo) scores 60/100.

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WHY IS Sony Xperia Z1 BETTER THAN Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Sony Xperia Z1 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 62.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)

Which phone is better: Sony Xperia Z1 or Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia Z1 and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Sony Xperia Z1 and Xiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE 16GB 2014216 (Xiaomi Leo)?

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