Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs ZTE Blade X
Comparison between Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and ZTE Blade X: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
ZTE Blade X, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,620 mAh
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.89 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 154 g Best value | 156 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.7 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,620 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Dragontrail Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 1800, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, HDMI Port | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.12 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia R1 (Plus) | Blade X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G2299, G2199 | Z965 |
