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Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo 4.8 HD vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a) 11Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare Blu Vivo 4.8 HD X
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)

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Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)} 11 Advantages Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a) vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (13GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11.49GB available)
+6.97 millimeters (0.27 inches)52%
Thinner
vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.8"4%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+2000 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)1%
Lighter
306 PPIvs+319 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
ModelVivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesBlu Vivo HD 4.8 D940, Blu D940aSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked, Xperia ion LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluSony
Release date1/1/20146/4/2012
Depth6.97 millimeters (0.27 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 138 millimeters (2.76 x 5.43 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.8" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/11 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Pink, Yellow
• Bright+ sensor camera
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony Reality Display
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Vivo 4.8 HD (D940a)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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