Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 710
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
47.633.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
13.115.2
Build
15.316.3
Connectivity
28.431.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.118.9
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 710 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, but the Lumia's CPU runs at 1.4 GHz compared to the neo L's 1.0 GHz, giving the Lumia a performance edge.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Lumia has a 1300 mAh battery, while the neo L offers a larger 1500 mAh capacity.
- In terms of software, the Lumia runs Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, whereas the neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 710
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Nokia Sabre
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB 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
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 62.4 x 12.5 mm, 81.1 cc (4.69 x 2.46 x 0.49 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
125.5 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White (front)/ black, white, cyan, fuchsia, yellow (back)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.06 W/kg (head) 0.94 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 14.4/5.76 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, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

