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ZTE Flash (N9500) vs Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia S X ZTE Flash (N9500) 12Points
ZTE Flash (N9500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia S (LT26i) Compare ZTE Flash X
Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Flash (N9500)

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Flash (N9500)} 12 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500) vs Xperia S (LT26i)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9%
Thinner		vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.5"5%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 12MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+1780 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1750 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GBvs+32GB (28GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
326 PPIvs+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
25 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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ModelFlash (N9500)Xperia S (LT26i)
Other model namesSprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for SprintSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTESony
Release date11/1/20122/1/2012
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1900Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, 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

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 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

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1780 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours8.5 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
Java framework		• Colors: White, Black, Silver
Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Flash (N9500)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.3W/kg (head)
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