HTC Incredible S
#7861
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
#8628Category Breakdown
HTC Incredible S
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Performance
33.532.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
42.023.0
Battery
14.515.2
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
28.324.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.114.6
Summary
- The HTC Incredible S and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 both feature a 4.0-inch display, but the Incredible S uses S-LCD technology while the Xperia X10 employs a TFT display, resulting in slightly better color reproduction in the former.
- In terms of performance, the Incredible S is equipped with a Snapdragon S2 chipset and Adreno 205 GPU, which offers a marginally better experience compared to the Xperia X10's Snapdragon S1 and Adreno 200.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Incredible S can record video at 720p, while the Xperia X10's video capabilities are limited to 480p unless updated.
- The Incredible S has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly less than the Xperia X10's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Incredible S runs Android 2.2 and is upgradable to 4.0, while the Xperia X10 starts with Android 1.6 and can be upgraded to 2.3, making the Incredible S the more versatile option.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Incredible S being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia X10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Incredible S
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as XPERIA X3 and Sony Ericsson Rachael
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1.1GB 768MB RAM
1GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BST-41)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
135.5 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Sensous Black, Luster White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.87 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass