HTC Desire HD2
#8080
Sony Xperia M2
#7143Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD2
Sony Xperia M2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD2 features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~229 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire HD2 is equipped with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, whereas the Xperia M2 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with Adreno 305 GPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia M2 can record video at 30fps with HDR support, compared to the Desire HD2's 24fps.
- The Xperia M2 also has a larger 2300 mAh battery, offering potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire HD2 runs on Android 2.3, while the Xperia M2 comes with Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD2
Sony Xperia M2
General
Release Date
N/A
2014
Announced
N/A
2014
Description
Announced asHTC Sensation
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.8"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes