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HTC Inspire 4G vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

Side by side comparison between HTC Inspire 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 Inspire 4G 02Points
HTC Inspire 4G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare HTC Inspire 4G X
Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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 (3G LT28h)

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!

Inspire 4G} 2 Advantages HTC Inspire 4G vs Xperia ion (3G LT28h)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDRvs+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
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)14%
Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+319 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.6"7%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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 2.3.3 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1900 mAh54%
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
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
21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Change model 
ModelInspire 4GXperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model namesAT&T HTC Inspire 4G A9192, HTC StallionSony Xperia ion HSPA LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony
Release date2/13/20116/4/2012
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 122.9 millimeters (2.68 x 4.84 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz 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 Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-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 850/1900UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 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 Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 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 Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, WMA9MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + 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 Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours4 hours
Standby372 hours (15.5 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Brown, Red
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Fast Boot
• HTC Footprints
• Dolby Mobile sound
• SRS
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Red
• PlayNow
• SE Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Inspire 4GSony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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