HTC Touch HD
#9229
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
#6159Category Breakdown
HTC Touch HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
Performance
44.262.2
Camera
12.514.1
Display
11.241.4
Battery
13.615.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
22.826.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.925.0
Summary
- The HTC Touch HD features a 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia PLAY CDMA is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 400MB RAM, compared to the Touch HD's 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM, providing better processing capabilities in the Xperia.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia can record video at 720p, whereas the Touch HD is limited to CIF@30fps.
- The Xperia also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Touch HD's 1350 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Touch HD runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Xperia operates on Android 2.3.4, which generally provides a more modern user experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia is slightly bulkier at 175g and 16mm thick compared to the Touch HD's 146g and 12mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch HD
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
For Verizon
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
Yes
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
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.02 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 2.0
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
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