Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA active and Apple iPhone 4S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 92 mm | 115.2 mm | Apple iPhone 4S has greater height than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Width | 55 mm | 58.6 mm | Apple iPhone 4S has greater width than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Depth | 17 mm | 9.3 mm | Apple iPhone 4S is narrower than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Weight | 111 g | 140 g | Sony XPERIA active is lighter than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Body Colour | White, orange red | Black, orange red | Black, white | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, glass | |
| Changeable Covers / Faceplates | Yes | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA active is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | - | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth hotspot, A-GPS/GLONASS receiver | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | - | Micro SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | TFT | Retina Display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 3" | 3.5" | Apple iPhone 4S has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 320 x 480 pixels | 960 x 640 pixels | Apple iPhone 4S has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 800:1 | |
| Display Features | Wallpaper, scratch resistant glass | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Apple A5 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8255 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | - | Dual-core |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| RAM | 512 MB | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | - | 8 GB | |
| User Memory | 320 MB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 4S has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.6 | F/2.4 | Apple iPhone 4S has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction | Panoramic pictures, landscape/portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Auto exposure, tap to control exposure for video or stills |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 0.3 Megapixel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1200 mAh | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Time | 351 hours | 200 hours | Sony XPERIA active has longer standby time than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Talk Time | 331 minutes | 480 minutes | Apple iPhone 4S has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 293 min Standby (GSM): up to 351 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 331 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 335 hrs Playback (Music): up to 25 hrs Playback (video): up to 8.5 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 480 min Standby: up to 200 hrs Continuous browsing (WCDMA): up to 6 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 3G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android 2.3 | iOS 7 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | - | |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | - | |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | Google Talk, Skype, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass | |
| Ring Tone Formats | MP3, AAC | - | |
| Polyphonic Ringer | Yes | - | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, intelligent typing (Zi) | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, multitasking, FaceTime, adjustable volume limit, Nike + iPod support, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), video mirroring, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA active | Apple iPhone 4S |
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| Included Accessories | Wrist strap, stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter | Stereo headset with remote control, USB cable, power adapter | |
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| Memory card | 2 GB | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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