HTC Windows Phone 8X
#6309
Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
51.550.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.719.1
Battery
17.421.0
Build
17.314.8
Connectivity
50.955.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.320.8
Summary
- The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a 4.3-inch S-LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, while the Sony Xperia SP has a slightly larger 4.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 319 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HTC model is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, whereas the Xperia SP utilizes a more powerful dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia SP lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Xperia SP also has a larger battery capacity at 2370 mAh compared to the 1800 mAh of the HTC device.
- The HTC runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, while the Xperia SP operates on Android 4.1, upgradable to 4.3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Previously known as HTC Accord
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
4.3"
4.6"
Type
S-LCD2
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
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)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass