Dell Venue Pro (16GB) vs Sony Xperia VL

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Side by side comparison between Dell Venue Pro vs Sony Xperia VL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2017 11:53 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:09 PM

Compare Sony Xperia VL X Dell Venue Pro (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.1"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Sony Xperia VL Compare Dell Venue Pro X

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!

1 Advantage Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Sony Xperia VL
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (100MB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)50% Lighter
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)39% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+342 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.1"	vs	+4.3"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Change model
Model	Venue Pro (16GB)	Xperia VL
Other model names	AT&T/T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro, DVP, Dell Lightning	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21
Country or region available	USA, (Europe)	Japan
Brand	Dell	Sony
Release date	11/1/2010	11/26/2012
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.9 x 121.6 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.1" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (100MB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • 1GB ROM • 16GB built-in microSD	• 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
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Sony Xperia VL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered