Sony Xperia ion HSPA vs ZTE Boost MAX+
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Xperia ion HSPA: 50.8 g lighter
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 144 g
- Boost MAX+:
- 194.8 g
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Width
Xperia ion HSPA: 14.6 mm narrower
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 68 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 82.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia ion HSPA: 1.15 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 4.55 in
- Boost MAX+:
- 5.7 in
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Depth
Boost MAX+: 0.6 mm thinner
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 10.8 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 10.2 mm
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Height
Xperia ion HSPA: 32.1 mm shorter
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 133 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 165.1 mm
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Release year
- Xperia ion HSPA:
- 2012
- Boost MAX+:
- 2015
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Xperia ion HSPA
- Height:
- 133 mm
- Width:
- 68 mm
- Depth:
- 10.8 mm +0.6 mm versus Boost MAX+
2. Boost MAX+
- Height:
- 165.1 mm +32.1 mm versus Xperia ion HSPA
- Width:
- 82.6 mm +14.6 mm versus Xperia ion HSPA
- Depth:
- 10.2 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Xperia ion HSPA
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.55 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 57.1 cm²
2. Boost MAX+
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 89.6 cm²
Boost MAX+ has approximately 56.9% more rectangular screen area than Xperia ion HSPA.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Xperia ion HSPA: Original memory entry
13.2 GB (12.9 GB user available) · 1 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Xperia ion HSPA
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Boost MAX+
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia ion HSPA | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dop |
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