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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) vs Vertu Aster

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Vertu Aster phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vertu Aster X Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) 22Points
5"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2275
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)

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 XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) vs Aster} 4 Advantages Vertu Aster
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+483 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs469 PPI
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2870 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2275 mAh
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (50GB available)vs+64GB28%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)8%
Thinner
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
 
ModelXperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, Sony PF32Vertu Aster VM-01C, Vertu Aster 4G LTE
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyVertu
Release date4/5/201811/1/2014
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in)69 x 143.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.65 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)483 PPI469 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Sapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)64GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps150/50 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 800/850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
LTE 700/800/850/900/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2870 mAh2275 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV
• Colors: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Vertu Concierge service
• Titanium body
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Wireless Charging Qi-enabled
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)Vertu Aster
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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