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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Sony Xperia SP (3G)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 09Points
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Sony Xperia SP (3G) Compare Sony Xperia ion X
Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Xperia SP (3G)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)
+16GB (11.49GB available)95%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5.88GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+(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
+(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 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)6%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1900 mAhvs+2370 mAh25%
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
26 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
319 PPI
4.6"
LED flash
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)Xperia SP (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked, Xperia ion LT28i, Sony AobaSony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date6/4/20124/1/2013
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.6" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI319 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 LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM826032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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 registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 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)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours19 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony Reality Display
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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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