HTC HD7
#7746
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
38.833.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
39.141.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.416.3
Connectivity
26.331.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.618.9
Summary
- The HTC HD7 features a larger 4.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, but the Xperia neo L has 1GB of RAM compared to the HD7's 576MB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus and can record 720p video, but the Xperia neo L supports 30fps video.
- The Xperia neo L also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the HD7's 1230mAh, providing longer usage time.
- The HD7 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, offering different software experiences.
- The HD7 is heavier at 162g versus the neo L's 131.5g, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as HTC HD3, HTC Gold, HTC Diamond3, HTC Mondrian
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB, 576MB RAM (EU), 16GB, 576MB RAM (Asia)
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
162 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass