HTC Desire 612
#5637
Sony Xperia M2 dual
#6814Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 612
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
43.343.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
43.917.7
Battery
19.720.8
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
46.947.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.022.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire 612 features a 4.7-inch Super LCD2 display, while the Sony Xperia M2 dual has a slightly larger 4.8-inch TFT display, both with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, offering similar processing power and RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with 8 MP rear cameras, but the Xperia M2 dual supports HDR video recording, whereas the Desire 612 does not.
- The Xperia M2 dual also has a larger battery capacity at 2300 mAh compared to the Desire 612's 2040 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire 612 runs Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia M2 dual initially runs Android 4.3 but is upgradable to 5.1, providing a potentially more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 612 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia M2 dual.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 612
Sony Xperia M2 dual
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Sony Xperia M2 dual D2302
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2040 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
146 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass