Dell Venue vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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

11/27/2012 12:55 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X Dell Venue 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.1"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare Dell Venue X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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3 Advantages Dell Venue	vs	23 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)98% 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 (512MB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
164 grams (5.74 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)14% Lighter
12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)22% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+319 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.1"	vs	+4.6"12% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% 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	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage 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
Android 2.2 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh36% 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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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Model	Dell Venue	Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model names	Dell Venue 1, Dell Thunder	Sony Xperia ion HSPA LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Dell	Sony
Release date	12/1/2010	6/4/2012
Depth	12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 121 millimeters (2.52 x 4.76 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.1" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (512MB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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	21/5.76 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	USA model: UMTS 900/1700/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 20 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA9	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Dell Stage UI • UPnP • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Dell Venue	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head)