Pantech Discover
#7886
Sony Xperia SL
#7891Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia SL
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 compared to the 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia SL, offering a slightly lower pixel density at ~306 ppi versus ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Discover is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Xperia SL has a Snapdragon S3 with a slightly faster 1.7 GHz CPU, but less RAM at 1GB.
- Both cameras provide similar capabilities with the Discover at 12.6 MP and the Xperia SL at 12 MP, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Discover has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh in the Xperia SL, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices run Android 4.0.4, with the Xperia SL being upgradable to 4.1.2, but the Discover includes stereo speakers while the Xperia SL does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia SL
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For AT&T
N/A
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 1.7 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
Black, White, Silver, Pink
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
3.0, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (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