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HTC Panache

HTC Panache

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Sony Xperia neo L

Sony Xperia neo L

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Category Breakdown

HTC Panache
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
39.133.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.616.3
Connectivity
27.931.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.118.9

Summary

  • The HTC Panache features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a similar pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset and have a 1.0 GHz CPU, but the Panache has 768MB of RAM compared to the neo L's 512MB, which may affect multitasking performance.
  • Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
  • The Panache has a 1400mAh battery, while the neo L offers a slightly larger 1500mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
  • In terms of software, the Panache runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI 2, whereas the neo L is equipped with Android 4.0.4, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Panache
Sony Xperia neo L

General

Release Date

2011
2012

Announced

2011
2012

Description

For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
Also known as Sony MT25i

Display

Size

3.8"
4"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2

CPU

1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion

GPU

Adreno 205
Adreno 205

Memory

8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm (4.81 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)

Weight

150 g
131.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

0.68 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (head)     0.46 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes

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 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass