HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) vs Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One E8 vs Sony Xperia Z2a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2014 4:42 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:42 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) Compare HTC One E8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

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!

7 Advantages HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Change model
Model	One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Other model names	HTC One Ace Dual-Sim, HTC One E8 Ace LTE	Sony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony Canopus
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	6/3/2014	7/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Hong Kong version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) India version: LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 41) Hong Kong version: LTE (Bands 3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	19 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M4/T3 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Turquoise • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor camera • Sony Clear Audio+ • 3D Surround Sound • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered