Category Breakdown
HTC P6500
Sonim XP3plus
Performance
15.563.9
Camera
39.62.5
Display
9.527.2
Battery
15.220.8
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
16.353.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.025.1
Summary
- The HTC P6500, released in 2008, features a 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sonim XP3plus, launched in 2021, has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the P6500 is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the XP3plus boasts a more advanced octa-core Snapdragon 662 processor and 16GB RAM, resulting in significantly better performance.
- The camera on the P6500 is a 3 MP rear unit, while the XP3plus features an 8 MP rear camera, enhancing photo quality.
- The battery capacity of the P6500 is 1500 mAh compared to the 2300 mAh of the XP3plus, providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the P6500 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the XP3plus operates on Sonim OS based on Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC P6500
Sonim XP3plus
General
Release Date
2008
2021
Announced
2007
2021
Description
HTC Sirius platform
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~114 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 610
Memory
1GB
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
2 x SDIO
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.4 x 72.9 x 20.5 mm (5.41 x 2.87 x 0.81 in)
116 x 60 x 28 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 1.10 in)
Weight
220 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.0
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Accelerometer, barometer

