HTC One (M8) for Windows
#4151
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
#4621Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) for Windows
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Performance
63.860.9
Camera
47.136.0
Display
47.258.9
Battery
22.425.2
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
59.260.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.832.1
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) for Windows features a premium build quality with a compact 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- In contrast, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 344 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize similar Snapdragon chipsets, but the HTC One has a slightly faster CPU at 2.3 GHz compared to the Xperia's 2.2 GHz.
- The camera on the Xperia Z Ultra is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor versus the HTC's 4 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Xperia Z Ultra at 3050 mAh compared to the HTC's 2600 mAh.
- Software experience differs significantly, with the HTC running Windows Phone 8.1.1 and the Xperia on Android 4.2, upgradable to 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) for Windows
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
Display
Size
5"
6.4"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash
HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
Weight
160 g
212 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass