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Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Positivo Twist S520 4G

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs Positivo Twist S520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist S520 X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 16Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Positivo Twist S520 4G Compare Sony Xperia S X
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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Xperia S (LT26i)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Twist S520 4G} 13 Advantages Positivo Twist S520 4G
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+32GB (28GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+342 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13%
Thinner
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+2200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

21 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
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ModelXperia S (LT26i)Twist S520 4G
Other model namesSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony NozomiPositivo Twist 4G, Positivo S520 4G Dual Chip 8GB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonyPositivo
Release date2/1/20127/11/2016
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
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 aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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 S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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 hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
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: White, Black, Silver
• Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Blue
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• Positivo Apps
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Positivo Twist S520 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)feature not registered
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