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HTC Desire HD (A9191) vs Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia M X HTC Desire HD (A9191) 03Points
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) Compare HTC Desire HD X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)

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Desire HD (A9191)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire HD (A9191) vs Xperia M (Dual-sim)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDRvs+1GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.53GB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)31%
More internal storage for applications and files
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)43%
Lighter
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)27%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+245 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+1750 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
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ModelDesire HD (A9191)Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Other model namesHTC Desire HD A9191, HTC AceSony Xperia M1 C2004, C2005, Sony Nicki DS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCSony
Release date10/20/20107/1/2013
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 123 millimeters (2.68 x 4.84 in)62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage2GB (1.53GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS C2005: 900/2100 - C2004: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, Xvid, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours9 hours
Standby490 hours (20.4 days)441 hours (18.4 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• DLNA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Red-eye reduction
• Panorama photo
• ANT+ support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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