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Sony Xperia GX SO

Sony Xperia GX SO

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Vertu Constellation 2013

Vertu Constellation 2013

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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