HTC Desire 612
#5637
Sony Xperia C
#7619Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 612
Sony Xperia C
Performance
43.339.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.917.7
Battery
19.721.0
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
46.938.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.018.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire 612 features a 4.7-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia C has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both phones are powered by quad-core processors, but the Desire 612 has 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM compared to the Xperia C's 4GB storage and 1GB RAM.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia C has a wider aperture.
- The Desire 612 has a smaller 2040 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia C offers a larger 2390 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Desire 612 runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia C operates on Android 4.2.2, lacking stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 612
Sony Xperia C
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2390 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2040 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 70.4 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.37 in)
141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
146 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5.5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass