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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Lenovo S930

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Lenovo S930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo S930 X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 14Points
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs S930} 11 Advantages Lenovo S930
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (11.49GB available)109%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.49GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+319 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"vs+6"30%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 1.6MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1900 mAhvs+3000 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
 
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony AobaLenovo S930 Dual Sim, Lenovo IdeaPhone S930 Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyLenovo
Release date6/4/201212/13/2013
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)86.5 x 170 millimeters (3.41 x 6.69 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)8GB (5.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (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 Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSS-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours12 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework
• Colors: Silver
• Dolby Digital Plus
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lenovo S930
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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