Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Sony Xperia acro HD SOI12
Performance
37.747.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.743.5
Battery
17.418.0
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
54.135.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.421.2
Summary
- The HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA features a solid build with a weight of 132.1g and dimensions of 132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm, while the Sony Xperia acro HD SOI12 is slightly heavier at 149.0g and measures 126 x 66 x 11.9 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.3" display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the HTC has 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia's 11GB storage and 1GB RAM, with both utilizing dual-core processors.
- The camera on the Xperia acro HD is superior with 12 MP compared to the HTC's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Xperia also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh versus the HTC's 1800 mAh.
- The HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the Xperia operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), indicating a more modern software experience with the HTC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Sony Xperia acro HD SOI12
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Verizon Wireless
For Japan
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD2
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
11GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
126 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight
132.1 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red
White, Black, Rouge
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

