Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 510
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
32.433.2
Camera
12.715.4
Display
23.041.4
Battery
13.115.2
Build
15.816.3
Connectivity
25.231.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.818.9
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 510 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L also has a 4.0-inch display but uses LED-backlit LCD technology with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 510 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with an 800 MHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia neo L has a more capable Snapdragon S2 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L can record video at 720p, compared to the Lumia 510's 480p.
- The Lumia 510 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Xperia neo L offers a larger 1500 mAh battery.
- For software, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8, whereas the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 510
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
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
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.7 x 64.9 x 11.5 mm, 81 cc (4.75 x 2.56 x 0.45 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
129 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

