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NEC Terrain vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X NEC Terrain 03Points
NEC Terrain
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare NEC Terrain X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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 (LTE LT28i)

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Terrain} 3 Advantages NEC Terrain vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
8GBvs+16GB (11.49GB available)44%
More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)19%
Lighter
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+319 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4.6"48%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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.
30 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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ModelNEC TerrainXperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesAT&T NEC Terrain NE-201A1A (Casio)Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNECSony
Release date6/21/20136/4/2012
Depth14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 127.5 millimeters (2.54 x 5.02 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x640 pixels (4:3)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 4, 17)LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

NEC TerrainSony 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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours4 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

NEC TerrainSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Push-to-Talk
• Dual frontal speakers
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

NEC TerrainSony 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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