Sony Xperia M vs Sony Xperia neo L
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia M
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia M
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia M
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 245 | 245 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 57.3 | 59.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 205 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1750 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| music play | Up to 39 h 24 min | Up to 37 h |
| stand by | Up to 552 h (2G) / Up to 454 h (3G) | Up to 575 h (2G) / Up to 410 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 10 h 18 min (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) | Up to 7 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 9 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 124 | 121 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Weight (g) | 115 | 131.5 |
| Width (mm) | 62 | 61.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, August | 2012, March. Released 2012, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - C1905, C2005 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia neo L |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia M and Sony Xperia neo L are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia M packs a 1750 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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