Pantech Discover
#6469
Sony Xperia ion LTE
#6500Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Performance
51.748.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.143.5
Battery
20.018.0
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
48.250.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.523.4
Summary
- The Pantech Discover features a slightly larger 4.8-inch TFT display compared to the 4.55-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia ion LTE, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but differing in pixel density, where the Xperia ion has a higher ~323 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Discover is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Xperia ion uses the older Snapdragon S3, both with dual-core CPUs and 1GB of RAM.
- The Discover's camera offers a marginally better 12.6 MP rear sensor versus the Xperia's 12 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Discover at 2100 mAh compared to the Xperia's 1900 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Discover runs Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia ion starts on 2.3 but is upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a more modern experience on the Discover.
- Build quality shows the Discover is lighter at 135g, while the Xperia ion is slightly thicker and heavier at 144g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia ion LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For AT&T
Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
Display
Size
4.8"
4.55"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 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 MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.6 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.2 x 68.6 x 9.1 mm (5.28 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight
135 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, 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
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass