Sony Xperia V
#7872
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
#6760Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia V
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.154.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia V features a more compact build with a 4.3-inch TFT display, offering a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi compared to the ZTE Blade L3 Plus's 5.0-inch display at ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia V is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Blade L3 Plus uses a quad-core Mediatek MT6582, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade L3 Plus includes a 5 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The Xperia V has a smaller 1750 mAh battery compared to the Blade L3 Plus's 2000 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the Xperia V on 4.0.4 (upgradable to 4.3) and the Blade L3 Plus on 4.4.2, offering slightly better software experience on the latter.
- Overall, the Xperia V is more compact and has a sharper display, while the Blade L3 Plus offers a larger screen and better front camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia V
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
Also known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
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
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
139.8 x 71 x 9 mm (5.50 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
120 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White, Yellow, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, 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, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes