Category Breakdown
BLU Neo X LTE
Sony Xperia sola
Performance
40.937.7
Camera
15.215.4
Display
39.141.4
Battery
21.813.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.939.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.818.7
Summary
- The BLU Neo X LTE features a larger 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a lower pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia sola's 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD, which has a higher pixel density of 265 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Neo X LTE is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6735 chipset, while the Xperia sola utilizes a dual-core NovaThor U8500, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Neo X LTE.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia sola lacks a front-facing camera, whereas the Neo X LTE includes a 2 MP selfie camera.
- The Neo X LTE has a significantly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 1320 mAh battery of the Xperia sola, providing longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Neo X LTE runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Xperia sola originally launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, indicating a more modern software experience for the Neo X LTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo X LTE
Sony Xperia sola
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as MT27i Pepper
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.1 x 73.8 x 7.5 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
116 x 59 x 9.9 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 in)
Weight
169 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

