HTC Desire HD
#6496
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD features a larger 4.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU of the Desire HD, although both share the same GPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia Arc S can record at 30fps.
- The Xperia Arc S also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh versus the Desire HD's 1230 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire HD runs on Android 2.2 and 2.3, while the Xperia Arc S starts with Android 2.3.4 and can be upgraded to 4.0.4, providing a more recent software experience.
- The Desire HD is heavier at 164g compared to the lighter 117g of the Xperia Arc S, which also has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.5GB; 768MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
164 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes