HTC Desire HD
#6496
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
#6486Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
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 X10 has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire HD is equipped with 1.5GB of RAM and a more capable Adreno 205 GPU compared to the Xperia X10's 1.0GB RAM and Adreno 200 GPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X10 can record video at 720p with a software update, whereas the Desire HD has a similar capability but lacks advanced features like OIS.
- The Desire HD has a smaller 1230mAh battery, while the Xperia X10 offers a larger 1500mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Desire HD runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia X10 starts with Android 1.6 but can be upgraded to 2.3.
- Build quality shows the Desire HD is heavier at 164g and thicker at 11.8mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Xperia X10 at 135g and 13mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
Previously rumored as XPERIA X3 and Sony Ericsson Rachael
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
LCD
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1.5GB; 768MB RAM
1GB 384MB 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
w480p@30fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
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 (BST-41)
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)
119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
164 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Sensous Black, Luster White
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 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes