Category Breakdown
HTC HD7S
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
42.533.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
17.416.3
Connectivity
25.131.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.118.9
Summary
- The HTC HD7S features a larger 4.3-inch S-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 resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, but the Xperia neo L has 1GB of RAM compared to the HD7S's 576MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia neo L can record at 30fps.
- The HD7S has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia neo L offers a 1500 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage.
- The HD7S runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, which may provide a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the HD7S being slightly heavier at 162g versus the neo L's 131.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD7S
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For AT&TAlso known as HTC HD7 S
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
S-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
N/A
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
16GB 576MB RAM
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
0.96 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
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

