Sony Xperia SP vs ZTE Axon Elite
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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Width
Xperia SP: 7.9 mm narrower
- Xperia SP:
- 67.1 mm
- Axon Elite:
- 75 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia SP: 0.9 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia SP:
- 4.6 in
- Axon Elite:
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Xperia SP:
- Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
- Axon Elite:
- Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Xperia SP:
- Single
- Axon Elite:
- Dual
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Depth
Axon Elite: 0.7 mm thinner
- Xperia SP:
- 10 mm
- Axon Elite:
- 9.3 mm
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Height
Xperia SP: 23.4 mm shorter
- Xperia SP:
- 130.6 mm
- Axon Elite:
- 154 mm
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 SP
- Height:
- 130.6 mm
- Width:
- 67.1 mm
- Depth:
- 10 mm +0.7 mm versus Axon Elite
- Weight:
- 155 g
2. Axon Elite
- Height:
- 154 mm +23.4 mm versus Xperia SP
- Width:
- 75 mm +7.9 mm versus Xperia SP
- Depth:
- 9.3 mm
- Weight:
- Unknown
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 SP
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 58.3 cm²
2. Axon Elite
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
Axon Elite has approximately 43% more rectangular screen area than Xperia SP.
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 SP | Axon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 3 GB RAM |
Xperia SP: Original memory entry
8 GB (5.8 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 SP
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Axon Elite
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
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 SP | Axon Elite |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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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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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia SP | Axon Elite |
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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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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia SP | Axon Elite |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| 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 SP | Axon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Xperia SP | Axon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia SP | Axon Elite |
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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 SP | Axon Elite |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia SP | Axon Elite |
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| Dop |
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