Category Breakdown
Asus P835
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
17.933.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
11.241.4
Battery
11.615.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
22.931.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.818.9
Summary
- The Asus P835, released in 2009, features a 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L, launched in 2012, has a larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the P835 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 processor with 4GB of storage and 288MB of RAM, whereas the neo L offers a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion processor with 1GB of RAM and 1GB of storage.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the neo L supports 720p video recording, unlike the P835.
- The battery capacity of the P835 is 1100 mAh, compared to the neo L's 1500 mAh, providing the latter with a potential advantage in longevity.
- Software-wise, the P835 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more modern user experience.
- The build quality is slightly better in the neo L, which is lighter at 131.5g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P835
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 288MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 59 x 13.8 mm (4.53 x 2.32 x 0.54 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
148 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

