HTC EVO Shift 4G
#8563
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
32.033.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
23.041.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.016.3
Connectivity
26.931.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.818.9
Summary
- The HTC EVO Shift 4G features a smaller 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the EVO Shift is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia neo L's 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the Shift an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia neo L can record at 30fps.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1500 mAh, but the software experience differs, with the EVO Shift running Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3) and the Xperia neo L operating on Android 4.0.4, providing a more modern interface.
- The build quality is comparable, with the EVO Shift being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia neo L.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.6"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass