Sony Xperia S
#6503
vivo Y53i
#5219Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia S
vivo Y53i
Performance
53.053.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
43.555.2
Battery
17.021.8
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
42.649.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.428.7
Summary
- The Sony Xperia S features a more robust build quality with a 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display at a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the vivo Y53i's 5.0-inch IPS LCD at 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia S is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset with 1GB RAM, while the Y53i has a quad-core Snapdragon 425 with 2GB RAM, offering smoother multitasking.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the Xperia S boasting a 12 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, whereas the Y53i has an 8 MP rear camera and 720p video recording.
- The Y53i has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Xperia S's 1750 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Xperia S runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.1.2), while the Y53i operates on Android 6 (Marshmallow) with Funtouch 3, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia S
vivo Y53i
General
Release Date
2012
2018
Announced
2012
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
For India. Also known as vivo 1606
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Weight
144 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Silver
Crown Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass