Category Breakdown
XOLO Q500
ZTE Sonata 4G
Performance
38.239.2
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.517.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.728.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.518.8
Summary
- The XOLO Q500 and ZTE Sonata 4G both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, while the ZTE utilizes a dual-core Snapdragon 400, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE supports video recording, whereas the XOLO's capabilities are limited to 720p.
- The ZTE Sonata has a larger battery capacity at 1780 mAh compared to the XOLO's 1450 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, providing a similar software experience, but the ZTE may have a slight edge in connectivity with A2DP support in Bluetooth.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the XOLO being lighter and more compact than the slightly bulkier ZTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
XOLO Q500
ZTE Sonata 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.5 x 63 x 10.7 mm (4.67 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
126 x 66 x 11.4 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.45 in)
Weight
116 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

