HP Pre 3
#8513
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
HP Pre 3
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
47.633.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
29.531.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.918.9
Summary
- The HP Pre 3 features a compact build with dimensions of 111 x 64 x 16 mm and weighs 156g, while the Sony Xperia neo L is slightly larger at 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm and lighter at 131.5g.
- The Pre 3 has a 3.58-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the Xperia neo L offers a 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, but the Pre 3 has a higher CPU clock speed of 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.0 GHz of the neo L, although the latter has 1GB of RAM versus the Pre 3's 512MB.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording and lack optical image stabilization.
- The Pre 3 is equipped with a 1230 mAh battery, while the neo L has a larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Pre 3 runs on HP webOS 2.2, while the neo L operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Pre 3
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.58"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~261 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 64 x 16 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.63 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
156 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
HP webOS 2.2
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass