Sony Xperia GX SO
#7882
Sony Xperia T
#7883Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia T
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 Sony Xperia GX SO and Sony Xperia T both feature a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, but the GX SO has a slightly larger 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD display compared to the T's 4.55-inch TFT screen.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, with identical RAM and storage specifications.
- Camera capabilities are also the same, offering a 13 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera with 1080p video recording.
- The Xperia T has a larger 1850 mAh battery versus the GX SO's 1700 mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0, but the Xperia T can be upgraded to 4.3, offering a more recent software experience.
- The GX SO is lighter at 127g, while the T weighs 139g, and the T includes NFC connectivity, which the GX SO lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia T
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
Also known as Sony LT30p; The Bond Phone for O2 UK
Display
Size
4.6"
4.55"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
129.4 x 67.3 x 9.4 mm (5.09 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
127 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes