ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia M2 vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2018 8:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) Compare ZTE Nubia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)

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24 Advantages ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)51% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	319 PPI
+5.5"20% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP115% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3630 mAh91% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)17% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Other model names	ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	ZTE	Sony
Release date	5/1/2017	6/4/2012
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/gold, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)