Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
#8087
Sony Xperia P
#8076Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Sony Xperia P
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display compared to the 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia P, although both have the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processors and 16GB of storage, but the Xperia P has an advantage with 1GB of RAM versus the BIONIC's 512MB.
- Both cameras are 8 MP with 1080p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The DROID BIONIC has a larger 1735 mAh battery compared to the Xperia P's 1305 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the BIONIC runs Android 2.3.4, while the Xperia P can be upgraded to Android 4.1, offering a more modern software experience.
- The Xperia P also includes NFC support, which the BIONIC lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Sony Xperia P
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola Droid Bionic Targa
Previously known as Sony LT22i Nypon
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1735 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.5 x 66.9 x 11 mm (5.02 x 2.63 x 0.43 in)
122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in)
Weight
158.8 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes