HTC Desire (A8182) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire vs Sony Xperia Tablet S devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2013 9:37 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X HTC Desire (A8182) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) Compare HTC Desire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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7 Advantages HTC Desire (A8182)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)3 times Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+252 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR278% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)189 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)35% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+9.4"154% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB SD Card Standard

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8182)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Other model names	HTC Triumph, Desire US A8182, HTC Bravo	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	8/1/2010	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	12 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered