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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs NGM Forward 5.5

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs NGM Forward 5.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward 5.5 X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 10Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward 5.5

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Xperia ZR (3G)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Forward 5.5} 10 Advantages NGM Forward 5.5
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)4%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)89%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
323 PPIvs+441 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"vs+5"10%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
 
ModelXperia ZR (3G)Forward 5.5
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony DogoNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward 5.5
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyNGM
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/20136/1/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)70.2 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.55" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasSweep panoramafeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours14.2 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)NGM Forward 5.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)0.243W/kg (body)
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