Sony Xperia ZL
#6746
Vertu Constellation 2013
#7878Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia ZL
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes