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Apple iPhone 3G (8GB) vs Sony Xperia VL

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3G vs Sony Xperia VL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia VL X Apple iPhone 3G (8GB) 01Point
Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

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34Points Sony Xperia VL Compare Apple iPhone 3G X
Sony Xperia VL
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia VL

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 3G (8GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3G (8GB) vs Xperia VL} 34 Advantages Sony Xperia VL
+8GB (6GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)11%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)15%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+342 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1750 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
 
ModeliPhone 3G (8GB)Xperia VL
Other model namesiPhone 3G, iPhone 2NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Japan
Japan
BrandAppleSony
Release date7/1/200811/26/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
System versioniOS 2.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateiOS 4.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX LiteQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Battery capacity1150 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours7 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3G (8GB)Sony Xperia VL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
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