Motorola MOTO MT870
#9119
Sony Xperia SX SO
#6831Category Breakdown
Motorola MOTO MT870
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
33.444.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
17.742.1
Battery
17.915.2
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
21.544.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.221.9
Summary
- The Motorola MOTO MT870 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SX SO has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of ~298 ppi compared to the MT870's ~275 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MT870 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2, whereas the Xperia SX utilizes a more advanced dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia SX can record video at 1080p, while the MT870 is limited to 720p.
- The MT870 houses a 1880 mAh battery, which is larger than the Xperia SX's 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the MT870 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia SX operates on a more recent Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MOTO MT870
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
ULP GeForce
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1880 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1880 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 64.8 x 13.2 mm (4.84 x 2.55 x 0.52 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
149 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cloud gray, Light gold
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass