Sony Xperia GX SO
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Sony Xperia S
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Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia S
Performance
51.553.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.543.5
Battery
16.717.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
43.542.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.223.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia GX SO features a slightly larger 4.6-inch display compared to the 4.3-inch screen of the Xperia S, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GX SO is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Xperia S uses an older Snapdragon S3, resulting in better processing capabilities for the GX SO.
- The GX SO has a 13 MP rear camera, slightly surpassing the 12 MP camera of the Xperia S, although both can record 1080p video.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia S is marginally higher at 1750 mAh compared to the GX SO's 1700 mAh.
- Software-wise, the GX SO runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia S initially operates on Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
- Build quality shows the Xperia S being heavier and thicker than the GX SO, which is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size
4.6"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
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 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
127 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
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 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass