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HTC EVO Design 4G vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X HTC EVO Design 4G 02Points
HTC EVO Design 4G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

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18Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare HTC EVO Design 4G X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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 Design 4G} 2 Advantages HTC EVO Design 4G vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (11.49GB available)187%
More internal storage for applications and files
147 grams (5.15 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)2%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)12%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
275 PPIvs+319 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.6"15%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
4G WiMAXvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAhvs+1900 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
100 Mbps
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Change model 
ModelEVO Design 4GXperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesHTC EVO Design 4G, HTC Acquire, HTC Kingdom, HTC Hero 4GSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony
Release date10/23/20116/4/2012
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 121.9 millimeters (2.4 x 4.8 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1520 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• HAC (M4/T4)
• DLNA
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO Design 4GSony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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