HTC One mini 2
#4826
Sony Xperia TX
#7280Category Breakdown
HTC One mini 2
Sony Xperia TX
Performance
47.352.2
Camera
35.219.1
Display
45.319.1
Battery
20.217.0
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
58.448.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.919.7
Summary
- The HTC One mini 2 features a slightly smaller 4.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 4.55-inch TFT display of the Sony Xperia TX, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC One mini 2 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400, while the Xperia TX has a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC model.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the HTC offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP compared to the 1.3 MP on the Xperia TX.
- The HTC One mini 2 has a larger battery capacity of 2110 mAh versus the 1750 mAh of the Xperia TX, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia TX starts with Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the HTC device.
- Overall, the HTC One mini 2 presents a more robust build quality and performance profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One mini 2
Sony Xperia TX
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony LT29i
Display
Size
4.5"
4.55"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.4 x 65 x 10.6 mm (5.41 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
131 x 68.6 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
Weight
137 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver Amber Gold
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass