| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v2.3.4 (Gingerbread) | Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| UI |
|---|
| Sense UI 3 | Sense UI 5.5 |
| Java |
|---|
| Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| Browser |
|---|
| HTML, Adobe Flash | HTML5 |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email |
| Games |
|---|
| Yes + downloadable | |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 |
| CPU |
|---|
| Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 220 | Adreno 320 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
| Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Speakers |
|---|
Yes
SRS audio | Yes, with stereo speakers
BoomSound dual front stereo speakers |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| TV Out |
|---|
| Yes (via MHL A/V link) | Yes (via mhl a/v link) |