Energizer Hardcase H500S
#6738
Sony Xperia TX
#7873Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia TX
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.1
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H500S features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia TX has a slightly smaller 4.55-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~323 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hardcase H500S is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 quad-core processor, compared to the Xperia TX's dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia TX can record video at 1080p, whereas the Hardcase H500S is limited to 720p.
- The Hardcase H500S has a larger 3000 mAh battery capacity compared to the Xperia TX's 1750 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Hardcase runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Xperia TX originally launched with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to 4.3 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the Hardcase.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia TX
General
Release Date
2018
2012
Announced
2018
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony LT29i
Display
Size
5"
4.55"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.4 x 75 x 10.3 mm (5.72 x 2.95 x 0.41 in)
131 x 68.6 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
Weight
142.5 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes