HTC Desire HD
#7896
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
#7873Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
Performance
33.633.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
39.141.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
27.928.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.017.1
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 pro has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset, but the Desire HD has 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Xperia pro's 1GB, which may offer better multitasking.
- Both cameras are 8 MP with similar video capabilities, but the Xperia pro can record at 30fps.
- The Desire HD has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia pro has a 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Desire HD runs Android 2.2 with Sense UI and is not upgradeable, while the Xperia pro comes with Android 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
120 x 57 x 15.3 mm (4.72 x 2.24 x 0.60 in)
Weight
164 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Black, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 7.2/5.76 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity