Category Breakdown
Oppo N1 mini
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Performance
53.248.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.543.5
Battery
20.218.0
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
40.050.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.323.4
Summary
- The Oppo N1 mini features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.55-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia ion LTE, offering a lower pixel density but a similar resolution.
- In terms of performance, the N1 mini is powered by a more modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Xperia ion LTE uses an older dual-core Snapdragon S3.
- The camera on the N1 mini has a 13 MP rear sensor, slightly outperforming the 12 MP rear camera of the Xperia ion LTE, though both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the N1 mini at 2140 mAh versus 1900 mAh in the Xperia ion LTE.
- The N1 mini runs on Android 4.3 with ColorOS, while the Xperia ion LTE originally shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
- Overall, the Oppo N1 mini offers a more modern build and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo N1 mini
Sony Xperia ion LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
Display
Size
5"
4.55"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.2", AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
Rotating pop-up main camera module
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2140 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2140 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.4 x 72.2 x 9.2 mm (5.84 x 2.84 x 0.36 in)
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight
150 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), ColorOS 1.4
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

