Sony Xperia SP
#7042
ZTE Grand S Flex
#6258Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia SP
ZTE Grand S Flex
Performance
50.347.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.156.5
Battery
21.020.8
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
55.240.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.824.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia SP features a 4.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Grand S Flex has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia SP is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU, compared to the Grand S Flex's Snapdragon 400 with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, giving the Xperia SP an edge in processing power.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Grand S Flex includes a 1 MP front camera, which the Xperia SP lacks.
- The Xperia SP has a 2370 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Grand S Flex's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- Both devices run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with the Xperia SP upgradable to 4.3, while the Grand S Flex remains on 4.1.
- Build quality shows the Xperia SP is heavier and thicker than the slimmer and lighter Grand S Flex.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia SP
ZTE Grand S Flex
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
N/A
Display
Size
4.6"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2370 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
143 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity