HTC Vivid
#7037
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
#4961Category Breakdown
HTC Vivid
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
Performance
45.438.0
Camera
19.139.6
Display
40.442.1
Battery
16.321.8
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
37.627.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.830.1
Summary
- The HTC Vivid and Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo both feature a 4.5-inch display with similar resolutions, but the Xperia Duo uses LED-backlit LCD technology, which may offer better brightness and color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Duo has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the Vivid's 1.2 GHz, and it also includes more RAM at 1.5GB versus 1GB.
- The camera on the Xperia Duo is significantly superior with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Vivid's 8 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Xperia Duo housing a 2500 mAh battery compared to the Vivid's 1620 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, but the Vivid is upgradable to 4.0, while the Xperia Duo does not specify an upgrade path.
- Overall, the Xperia Duo offers better performance, camera capabilities, and battery life, while both share similar build quality and software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Vivid
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
General
Release Date
2011
N/A
Announced
2011
N/A
Description
For AT&T
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.8 x 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
N/A
Weight
176.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass