Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
#7103
Vertu Constellation 2013
#4022Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
41.547.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
43.581.4
Battery
16.717.4
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
40.647.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
20.536.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa 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 higher pixel density at ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the Vertu has a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU and significantly more RAM at 32GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Vertu offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Xperia.
- The Xperia's battery capacity is 1700 mAh, slightly lower than the Vertu's 1800 mAh, and both devices lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- Software-wise, the Xperia runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Vertu operates on a newer Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Unofficial preliminary specificationsAnnounced as Sony Xperia TX
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
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
Yes
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
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
8.6mm thick
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
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
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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