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Sony Xperia neo L

Sony Xperia neo L

#7430
ZTE U880E

ZTE U880E

#8480

Category Breakdown

Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE U880E
Performance
33.232.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
41.416.9
Battery
15.21.6
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
31.725.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.915.0

Summary

  • The Sony Xperia neo L and ZTE U880E both feature a 4.0" display, but the neo L uses an LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the U880E has a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in slightly better pixel density for the neo L.
  • In terms of performance, the neo L is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the U880E has a Marvell PXA920H chipset with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the neo L can record video at 720p@30fps, while the U880E's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The neo L has a 1500 mAh battery, while the U880E's battery capacity is not provided.
  • Software-wise, the neo L runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more modern experience compared to the U880E's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
  • In terms of build quality, the neo L is slightly heavier and thicker than the U880E, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Sony Xperia neo L
ZTE U880E

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2012

Description

Also known as Sony MT25i
For China 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
Marvell PXA920H

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)
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

720p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
120.5 x 63.6 x 10.8 mm (4.74 x 2.50 x 0.43 in)

Weight

131.5 g
141 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 / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP

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)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass