HTC Desire 300 vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 300 vs Sony Xperia J phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2014 8:10 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia J X HTC Desire 300 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare HTC Desire 300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages HTC Desire 300	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+WVGA (800x480)25% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
4GB (1.78GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 300	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	11/1/2013	10/29/2012
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	HTC Sense UI 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available) eMMC 4.41	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 25GB Dropbox • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 300	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head)