Sony Xperia GX SO
#7882
Vertu Constellation 2013
#7878Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia GX SO
Vertu Constellation 2013
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 features a 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation 2013 has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch sapphire crystal glass display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia GX is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Vertu Constellation offers a more powerful dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU with 32GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, but the video capabilities of the Vertu are unspecified.
- The Xperia GX has a 1700 mAh battery, while the Vertu Constellation has a slightly larger 1800 mAh battery.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Xperia GX using version 4.0 and the Vertu Constellation on 4.2.2, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia GX SO
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For Japan
Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
Display
Size
4.6"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
Sapphire crystal glass
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
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)
142.2 x 70.4 x 11.2 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.44 in)
Weight
127 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes