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Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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

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Compare Vivo NEX S X Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) 07Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia TX X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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 TX (LT29i)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs NEX S (256GB)} 26 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+127 grams (4.45 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+256GB (236GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2316 pixels171%
Higher resolution screen
323 PPIvs+388 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"vs+6.59"45%
Larger screen
(back) 13.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
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
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
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)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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ModelXperia TX (LT29i)NEX S (256GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia TX LT29, Sony HayabusaNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSonyVivo
Release date10/1/20126/1/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight127 grams (4.45 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.55" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2316 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)256GB (236GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras16x digital zoom
3D sweep panorama
feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Pink
PlayNow
Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.09W/kg (head)feature not registered
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