HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
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Sony Xperia P
#6961Category Breakdown
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Sony Xperia P
Performance
43.941.9
Camera
35.219.1
Display
42.742.1
Battery
16.713.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
49.841.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.421.1
Summary
- The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE and Sony Xperia P both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the HTC model uses S-LCD technology while the Xperia P employs LED-backlit LCD.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, compared to the Xperia P's NovaThor U8500 dual-core at 1.0 GHz, giving the HTC an edge in processing power.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Xperia P lacks a front-facing camera.
- The HTC has a larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh versus the Xperia P's 1305 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs Android 4.0.3 with Sense UI, while the Xperia P originally runs Android 2.3 but is upgradable to 4.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the HTC.
- Build quality is similar, with the HTC being slightly heavier and thicker than the Xperia P.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Sony Xperia P
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Verizon
Previously known as Sony LT22i Nypon
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.9 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in)
Weight
132 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass