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Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) vs Sony Xperia ZL

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy Mini vs Sony Xperia ZL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZL X Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZL

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!

Defy Mini (XT320)} 3 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) vs Xperia ZL} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia ZL
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (120MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)28%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+441 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+2370 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + 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, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 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

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
 
ModelDefy Mini (XT320)Xperia ZL
Other model namesMotorola Defy Mini XT320 ASony Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6505, C6506, Sony Odin
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date2/1/20122/1/2013
Depth12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI441 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (120MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 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 900/2100 - XT320 A: 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Dust and water resistant
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)Sony Xperia ZL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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