Sony Xperia ion LTE vs Sony Xperia T
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia ion LTE
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia T
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia T
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.55 | 4.55 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 323 | 323 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 63.1 | 65.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 220 | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 | Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1900 | 1850 |
| music play | Up to 12 h | Up to 16 h |
| stand by | Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G) | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 410 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G) | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 133 | 129.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 139 |
| Width (mm) | 68 | 67.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, January. Released 2012, June | 2012, August. Released 2012, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 17 | — |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia ion LTE | Sony Xperia T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia ion LTE and Sony Xperia T are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia ion LTE packs a 1900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia T reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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