HTC EVO Shift 4G
#8563
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Sony Xperia J
Performance
32.033.1
Camera
14.111.9
Display
23.016.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
15.017.3
Connectivity
26.928.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.814.5
Summary
- The HTC EVO Shift 4G features a more compact build with a weight of 130g and dimensions of 117 x 60 x 16 mm, while the Sony Xperia J is lighter at 124g and slimmer at 124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm.
- The EVO Shift has a 3.6-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Xperia J's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the EVO Shift is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2 chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the Xperia J has a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with 4GB of RAM, providing a more capable multitasking experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the EVO Shift supports 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia J is higher at 1750mAh compared to the EVO Shift's 1500mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the EVO Shift runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Sense UI, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.6"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass