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Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6

Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6

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Sony Xperia neo L

Sony Xperia neo L

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Category Breakdown

Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
33.833.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
27.731.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.118.9

Summary

  • The Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6 features a 4.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset and have the same CPU and GPU, but the U9000 has 2GB of RAM compared to the neo L's 1GB, which may enhance multitasking.
  • Both cameras are 5 MP with 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
  • The Xperia neo L has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the U9000's 1400 mAh, potentially providing slightly better battery life.
  • In terms of software, the U9000 runs Android 2.2, while the neo L is equipped with Android 4.0.4, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
Sony Xperia neo L

General

Release Date

2011
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

Also known as Huawei Ascend X
Also known as Sony MT25i

Display

Size

4.1"
4"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~228 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

1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion

GPU

Adreno 205
Adreno 205

Memory

2GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122 x 66 x 10 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)

Weight

143 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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, (DLNA - carrier dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
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

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass