Pantech Discover
#7886
Sony Xperia S
#7901Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia S
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 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
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
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 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