Energizer Hardcase H500S
#6733
Sony Xperia TX
#7280Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Sony Xperia TX
Performance
49.552.2
Camera
15.419.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
24.217.0
Build
14.514.8
Connectivity
42.748.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.419.7
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
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, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.44 W/kg (head) 1.65 W/kg (body)
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass