Sony Xperia SX SO
#8095
ZTE Grand X IN
#5516Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia SX SO
ZTE Grand X IN
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.954.7
Summary
- The Sony Xperia SX SO features a compact build with a weight of 95g and dimensions of 115 x 54 x 9.4 mm, while the ZTE Grand X IN is larger and heavier at 140.8g with dimensions of 127 x 65 x 9.9 mm.
- The Xperia SX has a 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of ~298 ppi compared to the Grand X IN's 4.3-inch TFT display at ~256 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by 4GB of RAM, but the Xperia uses a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Grand X IN utilizes a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both featuring an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Xperia SX has a smaller 1500 mAh battery compared to the Grand X IN's 1650 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- Both smartphones run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a similar software experience, although the Grand X IN includes NFC connectivity, which the Xperia SX does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia SX SO
ZTE Grand X IN
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Intel XMM 6260
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460
GPU
Adreno 225
Intel graphics media accelerator (400 MHz)
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
127 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
95 g
140.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes