Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 319 | 319 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.5 | 69.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Adreno 540 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| Process (nm) | — | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1700 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | — | 129 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 9.3 |
| Weight (g) | 127 | 140 |
| Width (mm) | — | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Exp. announcement 2012, August | 2017, August. Released 2017, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| edge | Up to 237 kbps | — |
| gprs | Up to 86 kbps | — |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 19 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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