Sony Xperia neo L
#7430
ZTE Orbit
#9087Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE Orbit
Performance
33.226.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
41.416.9
Battery
15.216.2
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
31.740.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.913.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia neo L and ZTE Orbit both feature a 4.0-inch display, but the neo L uses an LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Orbit has a TFT display with a slightly lower resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the neo L is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Orbit has 4GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The neo L has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Orbit features a slightly larger 1600 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the neo L runs Android 4.0.4, and the Orbit operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, leading to different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE Orbit
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Sony MT25i
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Weight
131.5 g
136.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (ZTE Render)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP, EDR
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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass