Energizer Hardcase H500S
#6738
Sony Xperia ZL
#6746Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H500S features a robust build with a weight of 142.5g and dimensions of 145.4 x 75 x 10.3 mm, while the Sony Xperia ZL is slightly heavier at 151.0g and more compact at 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm.
- Both phones have a 5.0" TFT display, but the Xperia ZL offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the Hardcase's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia ZL is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, providing better processing capabilities than the Mediatek MT6737 in the Hardcase.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia ZL can record video at 1080p, while the Hardcase is limited to 720p.
- The Hardcase has a larger battery capacity of 3000mAh compared to the Xperia ZL's 2370mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Finally, the Hardcase runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Xperia ZL originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 but is upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.4 x 75 x 10.3 mm (5.72 x 2.95 x 0.41 in)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
142.5 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes