Sony Xperia J
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Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia J
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
33.133.2
Camera
11.915.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
17.015.2
Build
17.316.3
Connectivity
28.031.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.518.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia J and Sony Xperia neo L both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the neo L uses an LED-backlit LCD, which may offer better brightness compared to the TFT display of the J.
- In terms of performance, the neo L is equipped with a slightly more advanced Snapdragon S2 chipset, though both devices have a 1.0 GHz CPU.
- The Xperia J has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh compared to the neo L's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the neo L supports video recording at 720p, while the J is limited to 480p.
- The software experience is similar as both run Android 4.0.4, with the J being upgradable to 4.1.2.
- Build quality-wise, the J is lighter and slimmer than the neo L, which is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia J
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
124 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass