Motorola DEFY XT XT556
#9127
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Motorola DEFY XT XT556
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
23.633.2
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
16.415.2
Build
14.216.3
Connectivity
32.431.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.218.9
Summary
- The Motorola DEFY XT XT556 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and have 1GB of RAM, but the Xperia neo L includes a more capable Adreno 205 GPU, enhancing performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L supports 720p video recording compared to the DEFY's 480p.
- The DEFY XT has a 1650 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia neo L's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The DEFY runs on Android 2.3, while the Xperia neo L offers a more updated experience with Android 4.0.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DEFY XT XT556
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For US Cellular
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB 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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.45 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass