HTC Touch Diamond2
#9259
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
#6159Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Diamond2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
Performance
44.862.2
Camera
11.314.1
Display
11.241.4
Battery
11.615.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
18.926.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.825.0
Summary
- The HTC Touch Diamond2 features a compact build with a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA offers a larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia PLAY is superior with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 400MB RAM compared to the Diamond2's 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia PLAY supports 720p video recording, whereas the Diamond2 is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia PLAY also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Diamond2's 1100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Diamond2 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Xperia PLAY operates on Android 2.3.4, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Diamond2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
a.k.a. HTC Warhawk for AT&T. HTC Topaz platform.
For Verizon
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 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 MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 205
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.9 x 53.1 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
117.5 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass