Lenovo A690
#7647
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
#9547Category Breakdown
Lenovo A690
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Performance
62.043.6
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.911.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.523.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.912.0
Summary
- The Lenovo A690 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has a smaller 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of about 311 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A690 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and has 512MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia X1's 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X1 offers autofocus and can record video at 30fps, whereas the A690 records at 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh for both phones, and neither supports wireless charging.
- The A690 runs on Android 2.3.6, while the Xperia X1 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, leading to different software experiences.
- Build quality shows the A690 is slightly lighter at 134g, whereas the Xperia X1 is heavier at 145g and thicker at 17mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A690
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
General
Release Date
2013
2008
Announced
2013
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7200
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
512MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BST-41)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 65 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
110.5 x 52.6 x 17 mm (4.35 x 2.07 x 0.67 in)
Weight
134 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Solid Black, Steel Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A