O2 XDA Zinc
#9753
Sony Ericsson P990
#9538Category Breakdown
O2 XDA Zinc
Sony Ericsson P990
Performance
26.225.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.526.3
Battery
13.11.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.716.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.512.1
Summary
- The O2 XDA Zinc features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson P990 has a 2.7-inch display but supports 256K colors, providing a richer color depth.
- In terms of performance, the XDA Zinc is powered by a 520 MHz Intel XScale CPU, outperforming the 208 MHz Philips Nexperia in the P990.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the P990 includes autofocus, enhancing image quality.
- The XDA Zinc has a 1300 mAh battery, whereas the P990's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Build quality shows the XDA Zinc is heavier at 175g compared to the P990's 150g, with the latter being slightly bulkier.
- The XDA Zinc runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the P990 operates on Symbian 9.1, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
O2 XDA Zinc
Sony Ericsson P990
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
P990i UMTS 900/1800/1900 MHzP990c UMTS 900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Display
Size
2.8"
2.7"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
32-bit Philips Nexperia PNX4008 208 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
Memory Stick Duo Pro, 64 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
114 x 57 x 26 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 1.02 in)
Weight
175 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Premium Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Symbian 9.1, UIQ 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A