Tech-Boom: Comparison Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Sony Xperia Z2

It is one of the phones of the moment and hopes to compete in the first division with the most complete panorama terminals. The Xiaomi Mi 4 is the latest release of this Chinese manufacturer to offer very advanced equipment at reasonable prices. The terminal has a technical profile of the cutting edge, including some benefits such as the option to record videos in 4K, and combines it with a very interesting design with metal frames. The Sony Xperia Z2 is a team of well known, with the same features and many others. Compare them to see if the Xiaomi Mi 4 gets get the colors.

Display and Design

Large displays are the dominant trend, but in this case we are facing two teams that remain around the barrier of five inches, a diagonal is relatively manageable. The Xiaomi Mi 4 panel features a five-inch IPS LCD with resolution FullHD, so its density is 441 ppi. Meanwhile the Sony Xperia Z2 integrates a panel IPS technology Live Color LED, improving angle view and offers more vibrant colors. The screen grows to 5.2 inches and also FullHD therefore its density drops slightly to 423 ppi. Sony also includes the graphics engine X-Reality Mobile and image enhancement TRILUMINOS.

We have already predicted that the two teams have a very interesting design that also uses premium materials called. The Xiaomi Mi 4 takes plastic, but his frame and outer frame are stainless steel that adds strength without increasing weight excessively. His line design vaguely reminiscent of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S, with rounded corners and the metal frame. Meanwhile Sony is betting on both sides to cover resistant glass, a very aesthetic material but has the disadvantage of easily soiled . The shape of the Sony Xperia Z2 is much straighter, with sharp corners and fairly steep angles. The device weighs 163 grams and has a thickness of 8.2 mm. Its main advantage in this section is its resistance to water and dust.

Camera and Multimedia

The Sony Xperia Z2 has one of the most complete cameras that can be found on a smartphone today, but nevertheless the Xiaomi Mi 4 is nothing short. We started with the Sony, which integrates a sensor Exmor RS 1 / 2.3-inch and 20.7-megapixel, under a G lens Sony opening f / 2.0 and one BIONZ image processor. Terminal has a function package very long to take full advantage of the camera, but also records videos in 2160p quality 4K at 30 frames per second. If we lower the quality FullHD or HD720p, and thus increase the frequency can be recorded videos in slow motion. At the front carries a sensor 2.2 megapixel that also records videos FullHD. As for the media profile is remarkable the presence of unique applications such as Sony Entertainment Network, the player WALKMAN sound enhancements or Clear Audio + and xLOUD.

The Xiaomi Mi 4 has a very complete camera, but falls a bit behind compared to that of his opponent. Their sensor measures 1.3 inches and has 13 megapixels of resolution, so that the images will not be as big, but are still very large. It has a dual LED flash and custom functions, such as geo-tagging and HDR mode. In this case it is noteworthy that the lens has aperture f / 1.8, so fail more light. Also record video FullHD 4K, but at the same frequency. Finally we highlight its eight-megapixel front camera, the perfect ally lover’s selfies or video calls. In the multimedia-up Xiaomi Mi 4 supports the formats of common file and carries radius, a feature it shares with the Xperia Z2.

Power, memory and operating system

The two teams have the same processor, which is none other than the Snapdragon 801. It is quad-core chip architecture Krait 400, with the difference that the Xiaomi Mi 4 running at 2.5 Ghz frequency and the Xperia Z2 does a 2.3 Ghz. Both have the same processor Adreno 330 and have 3Gb of memory RAM.

We continue with the memory, but in this case the internal. The Xiaomi Mi 4 is available in an edition of 16 Gb and one 64 Gb, none of them allows memory expansion. Meanwhile the Sony Xperia Z2 is only on sale in a model of 16 GB, but has the advantage that accepts cards MicroSD 64Gb.

Both models feature the latest version of the mobile system of Google, ie Android 4.4 KitKat. While they are current on all the new features green android, there are differences in their interface. The Xiaomi Mi 4 has the visual layer MIUI 6, in addition to having a design custom very attractive, has a very interesting package exclusive tools.

Connectivity and autonomy

How could it be otherwise, the two teams have a comprehensive profile that lacks for nothing connections, starting with the ability to connect to mobile networks 4G. They are also compatible with 3G and WiFi, you can use the network suits or is available at all times. Following wireless connections match the standard DLNA, WiFi Direct, option to create WiFi zone, port Infrared, Bluetooth 4.0 antenna and GPS. The Sony Xperia Z2 also adds an NFC chip technology that allows mobile payments and more. The cable connections are made connector headphone and MicroUSB, which is also compatible with MHL in both cases.

Batteries are fairly matched in terms of capacity, but times of autonomy offered by each manufacturer could not be further apart. With 3,000 milliamps, Sony says its Xperia Z2 may be on for 740 hours on standby and up to 19 hours talk time. Meanwhile the Xiaomi Mi 4 carrying a stack of 3,080 milliamps and could hold 36 hours in use and 280 hours standby. the end it makes sense to make our own inquiries as how we use it, normal battery capacity is that we can be at least a couple of days without using the plug.

Conclusions

The Sony Xperia terminal Z2 is hard to crack that still remains ahead on points like camera photos with advanced systems like the G lens or the BIONZ processor, but especially with the RS Exmor sensor and the option to record in 4K. The Xiaomi Mi 4 also has a remarkable camera with a bright lens and recording in 4K, but not in slow motion. Both have large, clear screens, are very powerful and have an attractive design, although the water resistance of the Sony Xperia Z2 remains a definite plus. The price is the highlight of the Xiaomi Mi 4, with an approximate cost of 300 euros for the 64 GB, a very big difference with Xperia Z2 and most high-end Androids.