HTC One Remix
#6742
Sony Xperia ZL
#6746Category Breakdown
HTC One Remix
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The HTC One Remix features a compact 4.5-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZL has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Remix is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia ZL uses a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia ZL supports HDR video recording, while the Remix does not.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia ZL is 2370 mAh, slightly larger than the Remix's 2100 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Remix using Android 4.4.2 and Sense UI, while the Xperia ZL initially runs Android 4.1.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
- The build quality of the Remix is slightly heavier at 137g compared to the ZL's 151g, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One Remix
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
For Verizon
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.4 x 65 x 10.6 mm (5.41 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes