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Celkon Monalisa 5

Celkon Monalisa 5

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Sony Xperia SX SO

Sony Xperia SX SO

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Category Breakdown

Celkon Monalisa 5
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
38.244.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
17.742.1
Battery
17.415.2
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
31.744.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.621.9

Summary

  • The Celkon Monalisa 5 features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia SX SO, providing a more immersive viewing experience despite both having the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the Monalisa is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, while the Xperia SX utilizes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities in the Celkon.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia SX supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Monalisa does not specify video capabilities.
  • The Monalisa has a slightly larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia SX, which may contribute to longer usage time.
  • Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Monalisa on Jelly Bean and the Xperia on Ice Cream Sandwich, affecting the software experience.
  • Overall, the build quality of the Xperia SX is more compact and lighter, which may appeal to users seeking portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon Monalisa 5
Sony Xperia SX SO

General

Release Date

2013
2012

Announced

2013
2012

Description

N/A
For Japan

Display

Size

4.5"
3.7"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

Adreno 203
Adreno 225

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

Yes
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

131.1 x 66.9 x 9 mm (5.16 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)

Weight

120.5 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Orange

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.07 W/kg (head)     0.51 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 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

Yes
3.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass