HTC HD7
#7746
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia J
Performance
38.833.1
Camera
14.111.9
Display
39.116.9
Battery
12.717.0
Build
15.417.3
Connectivity
26.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.614.5
Summary
- The HTC HD7 features a larger 4.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HD7 is equipped with 8GB of storage and 576MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia J's 4GB storage and 512MB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HD7 supports 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia J has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh, compared to the HD7's 1230 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- The HD7 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, which can be upgraded to 4.1.2, providing a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Xperia J is lighter and slimmer than the HD7, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as HTC HD3, HTC Gold, HTC Diamond3, HTC Mondrian
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB, 576MB RAM (EU), 16GB, 576MB RAM (Asia)
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
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
1230 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 68 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
162 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass