Sony Xperia ZL
#6286
Vertu Constellation 2013
#4022Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia ZL
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
56.047.8
Camera
36.039.6
Display
21.481.4
Battery
21.017.4
Build
15.216.3
Connectivity
55.247.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
24.436.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia ZL features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the Vertu Constellation's 4.3-inch sapphire crystal glass display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia ZL is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and has 2GB of RAM, while the Vertu Constellation utilizes a dual-core CPU with 32GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia ZL supports video recording at 1080p, whereas the Vertu's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Xperia ZL's battery capacity is 2370 mAh, outperforming the Constellation's 1800 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Xperia ZL upgradable to Lollipop, while the Vertu runs on a slightly older version.
- Overall, the Xperia ZL offers superior display, performance, and battery life, while the Vertu Constellation emphasizes luxury materials and design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia ZL
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Scratch-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
Adreno 320
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2370 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
142.2 x 70.4 x 11.2 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.44 in)
Weight
151 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass