HTC Freestyle
#6706
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#6701Category Breakdown
HTC Freestyle
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
61.861.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The HTC Freestyle features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a slightly smaller 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Freestyle is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Xperia X8 has a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and includes an Adreno 200 GPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X8 can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Freestyle does not specify video capabilities.
- The Freestyle has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia X8's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Freestyle runs on an unspecified OS, while the Xperia X8 operates on Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Freestyle is heavier at 128g compared to the Xperia X8's 104g, and the latter offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Freestyle
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For AT&T
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
Adreno 200
Memory
150MB 256MB RAM 256MB ROM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106.7 x 56.6 x 12.5 mm (4.20 x 2.23 x 0.49 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
128 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
N/A
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
N/A
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes