HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
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Sony Xperia SX SO
#6831Category Breakdown
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
43.944.1
Camera
35.219.1
Display
42.742.1
Battery
16.715.2
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
49.844.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.421.9
Summary
- The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE features a larger 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SX SO has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, but the Xperia SX has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the 1.2 GHz in the DROID Incredible.
- Both smartphones sport an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia SX lacks a front-facing camera.
- The DROID Incredible has a larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the Xperia SX, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but the DROID Incredible includes HTC's Sense UI for an enhanced software experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia SX is lighter and slimmer, measuring 115 x 54 x 9.4 mm and weighing 95g, while the DROID Incredible is bulkier at 121.9 x 61 x 11.7 mm and 132g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Verizon
For Japan
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 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
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
132 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass