Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H501S
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
52.756.0
Camera
12.736.0
Display
54.421.4
Battery
21.821.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
45.655.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.524.4
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H501S features a robust build with a thicker profile and weighs less than the Sony Xperia ZL, which is more compact and slightly heavier.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the Xperia ZL offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the H501S's 480 x 960 pixels, resulting in better clarity and detail.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 2GB of RAM, but the Xperia ZL's Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset generally provides superior processing power over the Mediatek MT6739 in the H501S.
- The H501S has a rear camera of 16 MP, while the Xperia ZL has a 13 MP camera, but the latter supports 1080p video recording, whereas the H501S is limited to 480p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Xperia ZL at 2370 mAh compared to the H501S's 2500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The H501S runs on Android 9.0, while the Xperia ZL originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1, offering a more modern software experience in the H501S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H501S
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2019
2013
Announced
2019
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
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
480
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda Glass
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
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
480p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.4 x 69.9 x 12 mm (5.88 x 2.75 x 0.47 in)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)

