HTC Desire Z
#8172
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Z
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
31.633.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
27.831.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.118.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire Z features a smaller 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Z is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia neo L's 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which may offer a smoother experience in the latter.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia neo L has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Desire Z's 1300 mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire Z runs on an older Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more updated user experience.
- Build quality favors the Xperia neo L, which is lighter and slimmer than the Desire Z.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Z
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.5GB; 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
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
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
180 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
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
Yes
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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass