Sony Xperia neo L
#7430
ZTE Reef
#8638Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE Reef
Performance
33.235.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
41.416.9
Battery
15.216.4
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
31.734.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.914.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia neo L and ZTE Reef 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 Reef has a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the neo L is equipped with 1GB of RAM and a Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset, whereas the Reef offers 4GB of RAM with a Qualcomm MSM8655 chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Reef includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies, which the neo L lacks.
- The Reef also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the neo L's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the neo L runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Reef operates on Android 4.1, offering a marginally improved user experience.
- Build quality shows the neo L is heavier at 131.5g compared to the Reef's 127.6g, with the neo L being thicker as well.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE Reef
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Sony MT25i
For Virgin Mobile
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
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
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)
127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
Weight
131.5 g
127.6 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
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity