HTC Touch HD
#9229
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
#6944Category Breakdown
HTC Touch HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
Performance
44.262.2
Camera
12.515.4
Display
11.241.4
Battery
13.615.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
22.827.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.921.2
Summary
- The HTC Touch HD, released in 2008, features a 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, launched in 2011, has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Neo is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 320MB RAM, outperforming the Touch HD's 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM.
- The camera on the Xperia Neo is superior with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, compared to the Touch HD's 5 MP camera with CIF video capability.
- The Xperia Neo also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Touch HD's 1350 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Touch HD runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Xperia Neo operates on Android 2.3.4, upgradeable to 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Touch HD weighing 146g and the Xperia Neo at 126g, but the latter is slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia KynoSony Ericsson XPERIA Halon (Hallon)
Display
Size
3.8"
3.7"
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 (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
720p@30fps
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)
116 x 57 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
146 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue Gradient, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass