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HTC HD7S

HTC HD7S

#7393
Sony Xperia neo L

Sony Xperia neo L

#7430

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