Cat S52
#2984
Sony Xperia L3
#3598Category Breakdown
Cat S52
Sony Xperia L3
Performance
72.862.6
Camera
36.219.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.426.1
Build
75.373.0
Connectivity
66.362.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.739.8
Summary
- The Cat S52 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 and an aluminum frame, making it more durable than the Sony Xperia L3, which has Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic frame.
- Both phones have similar display specifications, with the Cat S52 at 5.65 inches and the Xperia L3 at 5.7 inches, both offering 720 x 1440 resolution and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the S52 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 with 4GB RAM, while the L3 uses the Helio P22 with 3GB RAM, giving the S52 an edge in multitasking.
- The S52's rear camera is 12 MP compared to the L3's 13 MP, but both can record 1080p video; the L3 includes a depth sensor for added versatility.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia L3 is slightly larger at 3300 mAh versus the S52's 3100 mAh, but the S52 supports 10W charging.
- Finally, the S52 runs Android 9.0 with a planned upgrade to Android 10, while the L3 operates on Android 8.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the S52.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S52
Sony Xperia L3
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.65"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~285 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
USB Power Delivery
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 76.6 x 9.7 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.38 in)
154 x 72 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
210 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass