HTC Evo 4G+
#7423
Sony Xperia SX SO
#6831Category Breakdown
HTC Evo 4G+
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
38.444.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
44.142.1
Battery
16.915.2
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
29.244.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.021.9
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass