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HTC Evo 4G+

HTC Evo 4G+

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Sony Xperia SX SO

Sony Xperia SX SO

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Category Breakdown

HTC Evo 4G+
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9

Summary

  • The HTC Evo 4G+ features a larger 4.3-inch Super LCD display compared to the 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia SX SO, both with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Evo is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the Xperia SX has a more advanced dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus, providing better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia lacks a front-facing camera.
  • The Evo has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh compared to the Xperia's 1500 mAh.
  • Build quality favors the Xperia SX, being lighter at 95g and thinner at 9.4 mm, while the Evo weighs 160g and measures 12.1 mm thick.
  • Software-wise, the Evo runs on Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0.3, whereas the Xperia SX comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, offering a more updated experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Evo 4G+
Sony Xperia SX SO

General

Release Date

2011
2012

Announced

2011
2012

Description

Also known as HTC Rider
For Japan

Display

Size

4.3"
3.7"

Type

Super LCD
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

Adreno 220
Adreno 225

Memory

4GB (1.3GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Front Camera

1.3 MP
N/A

Front Camera Details

1.3 MP
VGA

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1730 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1730 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

126 x 65 x 12.1 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)

Weight

160 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White, Pink, Orange

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, WiMAX 802.16 e
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, 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
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

OS Version

Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes