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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4.6"
LED
LED
720x1280
12
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
540x960
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
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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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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Model | Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Electrify M (XT905) |
Other model names | AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE, Xperia ion LT28at, Sony Aoba | Motorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion Mini |
Country or region available | USA | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | Motorola |
Release date | 6/4/2012 | 11/8/2012 |
Depth | 10.6 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) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 111 grams (3.89 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | Super AMOLED Advanced |
Screen size | 4.6" inches | 4.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 540x960 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 319 PPI | 256 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
System version | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11.49GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,17) | LTE Cat3 700 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1900 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4 hours | 16.7 hours |
Standby | 350 hours (14.6 days) | 432 hours (18 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) | Motorola Electrify M (XT905) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not 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 |