HTC Rezound
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Sony Xperia M2 dual
#6814Category Breakdown
HTC Rezound
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
49.243.6
Camera
35.236.0
Display
44.117.7
Battery
16.320.8
Build
14.715.0
Connectivity
41.547.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.322.0
Summary
- The HTC Rezound features a robust build with a weight of 170.1g and a thicker profile at 13.7mm, while the Sony Xperia M2 dual is lighter at 148.0g and slimmer at 8.6mm, offering a more modern design.
- The Rezound has a superior display with a 4.3-inch S-LCD panel at 720 x 1280 pixels (~342 ppi), compared to the M2's 4.8-inch TFT display at 540 x 960 pixels (~229 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Rezound's dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor is outperformed by the M2's quad-core Snapdragon 400, although both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the M2 adds HDR support.
- The M2 also has a larger 2300mAh battery compared to the Rezound's 1620mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Rezound runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0) with Sense UI, while the M2 operates on a more recent Android version (upgradable to 5.1), providing a more up-to-date software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rezound
Sony Xperia M2 dual
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Vigor, HTC ThunderBolt 2, HTC Droid Incredible HD, HTC ADR6425
Also known as Sony Xperia M2 dual D2302
Display
Size
4.3"
4.8"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 in)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
170.1 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Class 13
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass