HTC Desire HD2
#6254
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
#7940Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD2
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Performance
35.033.2
Camera
19.014.1
Display
42.741.4
Battery
1.615.2
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
27.828.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.616.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD2 features a larger 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density than the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray's 3.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire HD2 is equipped with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, compared to the Xperia ray's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, which may lead to better multitasking on the Desire HD2.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire HD2 supports 1080p video recording, while the Xperia ray is limited to 720p.
- The Xperia ray has a 1500mAh battery, which may provide better longevity than the unspecified capacity of the Desire HD2.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but the Xperia ray can be upgraded to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), potentially offering a more modern software experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia ray is more compact and lighter at 100g, while the Desire HD2's dimensions and weight are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD2
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Announced asHTC Sensation
Also known as Sony Ericsson Urushi
Display
Size
4.3"
3.3"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
111 x 53 x 9.4 mm (4.37 x 2.09 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass