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Sony Xperia neo L vs Sony Xperia ion

Sony Xperia neo L Remove phone

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Also known as Sony MT25i PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 7

Posted: 20 Mar 2012
Market Status: Released

Sony Xperia ion Remove phone

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Also known as Sony LT28at, Sony LT28i PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.9

Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 24 Jun 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0.4)Android (4.0, 2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 inches (121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm)5.20 x 2.68 x 0.42 inches (132 x 68 x 10.6 mm) 
Weight4.64 oz (132 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)
5.08 oz (144 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)
 
ColorsBlack, WhiteBlack 
Display
Physical size4.0 inches4.5 inches 
Resolution480 x 854 pixels720 x 1280 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

245 ppi323 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time7.88 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)
10.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)
 
Stand-by time24.0 days (575 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)
16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)
 
Talk time (3G)7.15 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)
4.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)17.1 days (410 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)
14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)
 
Music playback36.58 hours  
Capacity1500 mAh1900 mAh 
TypeLi - Polymer  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ScorpionDual core, 1500 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 205Yes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / LPDDR2 / 1024 MB ROM1024 MB RAM 
Built-in storage0.3 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels12.1 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.4  
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoom, Geo taggingBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.263, 3GPP  
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, 3GPP, OGG, MIDIMP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Radio FM 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5, XHTML, FlashHTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE 700 MHz Class 17 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSLTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, Glonass, Wi-Fi positioningA-GPS, Glonass 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Flashlight, Calculator, StopwatchCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingSkype, Google TalkGoogle Talk 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDRYes 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, nYes 
Mobile hotspotYes  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYesYes 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncTV-Out, NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Availability
Officially announced 09 Jan 2012 
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