Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Sony Xperia TX phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
4.55"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13.2
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
3G+ HSPA+ |
42 Mbps |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Model | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Xperia TX (LT29i) |
Other model names | Galaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius | Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013 | 10/1/2012 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in) | 68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 127 grams (4.45 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.55" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 323 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ShatterShield |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | TouchWiz UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260A |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (11GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 42/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4192x3144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.14µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 3.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 6.7 hours |
Standby | 350 hours (14.6 days) | 400 hours (16.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Pink • Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • HD Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Image stabilizer • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 32GB) | Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) | 1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body) | 1.09W/kg (head) |