HTC Rezound
#6304
Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
HTC Rezound
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
49.250.3
Camera
35.219.1
Display
44.119.1
Battery
16.321.0
Build
14.714.8
Connectivity
41.555.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.320.8
Summary
- The HTC Rezound features a solid build with a slightly thicker profile at 13.7 mm and weighs 170.1g, while the Sony Xperia SP is lighter at 155g and slimmer at 10 mm.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, but the Rezound's 4.3-inch S-LCD display offers a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi compared to the SP's 4.6-inch TFT display at ~319 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Rezound is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3, while the Xperia SP has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Rezound has a 2 MP front camera, whereas the SP lacks a front camera.
- The Xperia SP's battery capacity is higher at 2370 mAh compared to the Rezound's 1620 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Rezound runs Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0, while the Xperia SP starts at Android 4.1, upgradable to 4.3, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rezound
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Vigor, HTC ThunderBolt 2, HTC Droid Incredible HD, HTC ADR6425
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
4.3"
4.6"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2370 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)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
170.1 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Class 13
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
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass