HTC Desire XC
#8868
Sony Xperia U
#8386Category Breakdown
HTC Desire XC
Sony Xperia U
Performance
25.837.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.413.4
Build
14.615.5
Connectivity
32.931.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.015.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire XC features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire XC is equipped with 4GB of RAM and a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia U offers 8GB of RAM with a dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia U supports 720p video recording compared to the Desire XC's 480p.
- The Desire XC has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Xperia U's 1320 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire XC runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia U originally shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Build quality is similar, with the Desire XC being slightly lighter and more compact than the Xperia U.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire XC
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.4 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
107 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass