Motorola MILESTONE 2
#8707
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE 2
Sony Xperia J
Performance
37.233.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.017.0
Build
16.717.3
Connectivity
27.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.414.5
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE 2 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE 2 is powered by a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, compared to the Xperia J's Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, giving the MILESTONE 2 an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the MILESTONE 2 supports 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia J has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the MILESTONE 2's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the MILESTONE 2 runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern interface on the Xperia J.
- The build quality of the Xperia J is also lighter and slimmer, making it more portable than the bulkier MILESTONE 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE 2
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as Motorola MILESTONE 2 A953Distributed as Motorola DROID 2 in the USA
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB; 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB 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
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
169 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass