| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) | Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) | |
| UI |
|---|
| Sense UI 5.5 | |
| Browser |
|---|
| HTML5 | HTML5 |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU |
|---|
| Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 320 | Adreno 305 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
| Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Speakers |
|---|
Yes, with stereo speakers
BoomSound dual front stereo speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| TV Out |
|---|
| Yes (via mhl a/v link) | |