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Sony Xperia Advance vs Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Advance vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Sony Xperia Advance 08Points
Sony Xperia Advance
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia Advance X
Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)

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Xperia Advance} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance vs iPhone 5S (64GB)} 24 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs112 grams (3.92 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (60GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+326 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1305 mAhvs+1560 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
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ModelXperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony LotusApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date11/9/20129/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850064bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (60GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
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 Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.5µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours10 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia AdvanceiPhone 5S (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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