Energizer Hardcase H500S
#6733
Sony Xperia ZL
#6286Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
49.556.0
Camera
15.436.0
Display
19.121.4
Battery
24.221.0
Build
14.515.2
Connectivity
42.755.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.424.4
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
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, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.44 W/kg (head) 1.65 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)