Sony Xperia L1
#4211
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
#4141Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia L1
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
52.653.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.625.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
61.348.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.435.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia L1 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a slightly smaller 5.45-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia L1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737T chipset, whereas the Blade A7 Vita utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, both with 2GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A7 Vita has an improved 8 MP front camera compared to the Xperia's 5 MP.
- The Blade A7 Vita also has a larger battery capacity of 3200 mAh compared to the Xperia L1's 2620 mAh.
- On the software front, the Xperia L1 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Blade A7 Vita operates on Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic frame and back, but the Xperia L1 is heavier at 180g compared to the Blade A7 Vita's 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia L1
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: G3311, G3312 (ЕМЕА); G3313 (USA)
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass (> 6H)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 74 x 8.7 mm (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity