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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Sony Xperia ZL

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ZL X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 02Points
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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15Points Sony Xperia ZL Compare Sony Xperia ion X
Sony Xperia ZL
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZL

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Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Xperia ZL} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia ZL
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+441 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat 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
30 Common items in both devices
16GB (11.49GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
 
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)Xperia ZL
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony AobaSony Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6505, C6506, Sony Odin
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date6/4/20122/1/2013
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-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 (4, 17)LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 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 registered1/3" inches
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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 ZL
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours10 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
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 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: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Sony Xperia ZL
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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