Sony Xperia TX
#7280
Vertu Constellation 2013
#4022Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia TX
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
52.247.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
19.181.4
Battery
17.017.4
Build
14.816.3
Connectivity
48.047.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
19.736.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia TX features a 4.55-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation 2013 has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch sapphire crystal glass display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia TX is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Vertu Constellation utilizes a dual-core 1.7 GHz processor with 32GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and can record video at 1080p.
- The Xperia TX has a 1750 mAh battery, while the Constellation has a marginally larger 1800 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging or wireless charging options.
- Software-wise, the Xperia TX runs on Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.3, while the Vertu Constellation operates on Android 4.2.2, providing a slightly more recent software experience.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the Xperia TX being lighter at 127g and slimmer at 8.6mm, compared to the heavier and thicker Vertu Constellation at 179g and 11.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia TX
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Sony LT29i
Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
Display
Size
4.55"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Scratch-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 68.6 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
142.2 x 70.4 x 11.2 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.44 in)
Weight
127 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass