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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs Motorola Electrify M (XT905)

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

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Compare Motorola Electrify M X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) 09Points
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Motorola Electrify M (XT905) Compare Sony Xperia ion X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs Electrify M (XT905)} 8 Advantages Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
+16GB (11.49GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+319 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+4.6"7%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)30%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)23%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1900 mAhvs+2000 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
 
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28at)Electrify M (XT905)
Other model namesAT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE, Xperia ion LT28at, Sony AobaMotorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion Mini
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/4/201211/8/2012
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)61.5 x 123.2 millimeters (2.42 x 4.85 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED Advanced
Screen size4.6" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM826032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,17)LTE Cat3 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours16.7 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony Reality Display
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Motorola SmartActions
• 3D stereo sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)Motorola Electrify M (XT905)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)feature not registered
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