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Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) vs ZTE Tempo X (N9137)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs ZTE Tempo X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Tempo X X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) 07Points
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Tempo X (N9137)

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Xperia Ray (ST18i)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) vs Tempo X (N9137)} 15 Advantages ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+245 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)vs+8GB (3GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2200 mAh47%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x854 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
 
ModelXperia Ray (ST18i)Tempo X (N9137)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE UrushiBoost Mobile ZTE Tempo X, Virgin Mobile ZTE N9137
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonZTE
Release date9/1/20119/1/2017
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)71.9 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (300MB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 EV-DO RevA
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours15 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, White, Pink
• 4GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Video stabilizer
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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