HTC Rider
#8081
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
#7875Category Breakdown
HTC Rider
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
67.067.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.1
Summary
- The HTC Rider features a 4.3-inch 3D S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa has a larger 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Rider is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Hayabusa utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Hayabusa is superior, featuring a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Rider's 8 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording.
- The Rider's battery capacity is unspecified, while the Hayabusa has a 1700 mAh battery, providing a more reliable power source.
- Both devices run on Android, but the Rider uses Sense UI, while the Hayabusa operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect the software experience.
- Overall, the Hayabusa presents better display quality, camera performance, and processing power.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rider
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Announced asHTC Evo 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
Unofficial preliminary specificationsAnnounced as Sony Xperia TX
Display
Size
4.3"
4.6"
Type
3D S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
1GB RAM
1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
8.6mm thick
Weight
N/A
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android OS, Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android OS, Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes