Celkon A97
#8178
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Celkon A97
Sony Xperia J
Performance
29.033.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
26.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.014.5
Summary
- The Celkon A97 and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Xperia J offers a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia J is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 4GB of RAM, providing a more capable experience compared to the Celkon's Mediatek MT6575 with no RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J includes autofocus, enhancing image quality.
- The Xperia J also has a larger battery capacity of 1750 mAh compared to the A97's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Regarding software, the Celkon runs on Android 2.3.6, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, which is upgradable, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the Xperia J is slightly slimmer and lighter than the A97, contributing to a more refined feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass