Pantech Discover
#7886
Sony Xperia ion LTE
#7894Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.153.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12.6 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes