Celkon Monalisa 5
#7137
Sony Xperia SX SO
#8095Category Breakdown
Celkon Monalisa 5
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes