Pantech Discover
#6469
Sony Xperia ZL
#6286Category Breakdown
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
51.756.0
Camera
19.136.0
Display
19.121.4
Battery
20.021.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
48.255.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.524.4
Summary
- The Pantech Discover features a 4.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZL has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia ZL is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus in the Discover, providing superior processing power.
- The Xperia ZL also has a slightly better rear camera at 13 MP versus the Discover's 12.6 MP, and both record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Xperia ZL at 2370 mAh compared to 2100 mAh in the Discover.
- Both devices run Android, with the Discover on Ice Cream Sandwich and the Xperia ZL on Jelly Bean, which is upgradable to Lollipop.
- Overall, the Xperia ZL offers better display quality, performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Discover
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For AT&T
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size
4.8"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.6 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2370 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)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)