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Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs Lenovo A5 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SL vs Lenovo A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo A5 X Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) 10Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (16GB)

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 SL (LT26ii)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs A5 (16GB)} 19 Advantages Lenovo A5 (16GB)
+32GB (28GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+342 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs295 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+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
+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
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
4.3"vs+5.45"27%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAhvs+4000 mAh129%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
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ModelXperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia SL LT26ii, Sony SL联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSonyLenovo
Release date10/1/20126/1/2018
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~74% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 29 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV
• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Plastic body
• ZUI 3.9

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Lenovo A5 (16GB)
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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