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HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Sony Xperia Advance

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Sony Xperia Advance phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Advance

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!

EVO 4G (A9292)} 12 Advantages HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Xperia Advance} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(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
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1305 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1GBvs+8GB (4GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)55%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Android 2.3 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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 EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
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ModelEVO 4G (A9292)Xperia Advance
Other model namesSprint HTC EVO 4G A9292, HTC EVO 4G Sprint, HTC SupersonicSony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCSony
Release date6/4/201011/9/2012
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD865032bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours5.5 hours
Standby146 hours (6.1 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• WiFi router
Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Xperia Advance
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head)
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