HTC Touch HD T8285
#9596
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
#6081Category Breakdown
HTC Touch HD T8285
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Performance
44.262.2
Camera
12.514.1
Display
11.241.4
Battery
13.615.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.832.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
11.925.3
Summary
- The HTC Touch HD T8285 features a 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a marginally better display experience.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia PLAY is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 400MB RAM, significantly outpacing the Touch HD's 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia PLAY offers 720p video recording compared to the Touch HD's CIF@30fps.
- The Xperia PLAY also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Touch HD's 1350mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Touch HD runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Xperia PLAY operates on Android 2.3.4, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia PLAY being slightly heavier and thicker than the Touch HD.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch HD T8285
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
For Telstra in Australia
Available on AT&T as Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4GAlso known as R800a, R800at, R88i
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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 MSM7201A
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
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 62.8 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
146 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass