Motorola DROID 2 Global
#8758
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
38.533.2
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.215.2
Build
14.216.3
Connectivity
30.431.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.218.9
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 2 Global, released in 2010, features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L, launched in 2012, offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID 2 Global is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 processor and has 512MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia neo L uses a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU with 512MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L supports 720p video recording compared to the DROID 2 Global's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia neo L is slightly higher at 1500 mAh, compared to the DROID 2 Global's 1420 mAh.
- Software-wise, the DROID 2 Global runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to 2.3, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the DROID 2 Global is heavier at 173g with thicker dimensions, while the Xperia neo L is lighter at 131.5g and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For Verizon
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
TI OMAP 3640
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
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
1420 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
173 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.58 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
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), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass