Pantech Discover
#6469
Sony Xperia S
#6503Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia S
Performance
51.753.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.143.5
Battery
20.017.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
48.242.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.523.4
Summary
- The Pantech Discover features a larger 4.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia S has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Discover is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM, compared to the Xperia S's Snapdragon S3 with the same CPU speed but 1GB RAM as well.
- Both devices have similar camera capabilities, with the Discover offering a 12.6 MP rear camera and the Xperia S a 12 MP rear camera, both capable of 1080p video recording, although the Discover has a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP versus the Xperia's 1.3 MP.
- The Discover's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, which is larger than the Xperia S's 1750 mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Discover runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia S initially comes with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2, offering a more modern software experience on the Discover.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size
4.8"
4.3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 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
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
135 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass