Category Breakdown
Allview X3 Soul mini
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
49.156.0
Camera
19.136.0
Display
41.221.4
Battery
21.021.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
39.955.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.024.4
Summary
- The Allview X3 Soul mini features a lightweight design at 129g and a 5.0" LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZL, heavier at 151g, offers a higher resolution 5.0" TFT display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 16GB of storage, but the Xperia ZL has 2GB of RAM compared to the X3 Soul mini's 1GB, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia ZL includes HDR support, enhancing video quality.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the X3 Soul mini at 2350mAh and the Xperia ZL at 2370mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The X3 Soul mini runs on Android 5.1, while the Xperia ZL originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1, offering a slightly more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X3 Soul mini
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.6 x 69.5 x 7.2 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
129 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)

