HTC Rhyme
#7478
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
HTC Rhyme
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
35.933.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
16.116.3
Connectivity
29.031.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.718.9
Summary
- The HTC Rhyme features a 3.7-inch S-LCD 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, providing a marginally better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, but the Xperia neo L offers 1GB of RAM compared to the Rhyme's 768MB, potentially enhancing multitasking performance.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Xperia neo L can capture video at 30fps.
- In terms of battery, the Rhyme has a 1600mAh capacity, slightly outperforming the neo L's 1500mAh.
- The Rhyme runs on Android 2.3.4 (upgradable to 4.0), while the neo L comes with Android 4.0.4, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rhyme
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Bliss
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
4GB 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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass