HTC Desire 628
#5258
Sony Xperia S
#6503Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 628
Sony Xperia S
Performance
57.953.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.5
Battery
20.417.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
46.342.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.623.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 628 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia S has a smaller 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 628 is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6753 chipset, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 in the Xperia S, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- The Desire 628 also offers a superior rear camera at 13 MP versus the Xperia S's 12 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the HTC model at 2200 mAh compared to 1750 mAh in the Sony device, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Desire 628 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Xperia S originally shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the HTC phone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 628
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Desire 628 dual sim
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Adreno 220
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide)
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.1 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.32 in)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
142 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass