Sony Xperia sola vs Sony Xperia SX SO-05D
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia sola
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D
Better display
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D
Lighter body
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 540 |
| PPI | 265 | 298 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 55.1 | 60.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | NovaThor U8500 | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 4GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1320 | 1500 |
| music play | Up to 40 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 475 h (3G) | Up to 280 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 116 | 115 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 107 | 95 |
| Width (mm) | 59 | 54 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, March. Released 2012, May | 2012, May. Released 2012, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 2100, 800 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 3.1 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | 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 sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia sola | Sony Xperia SX SO-05D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia sola and Sony Xperia SX SO-05D are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D packs a 1500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia SX SO-05D reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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