Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia GX SO
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
51.547.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
43.581.4
Battery
16.717.4
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
43.547.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
22.236.8
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
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, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

