HTC One M8 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
SLCD3
SLCD3
1080x1920
4.1
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2870
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
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!
24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
5" |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
f/2.0 (aperture) |
(front) 5MP |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Model | One M8 (16GB) | Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) |
Other model names | HTC One M8 2014 4G LTE-A for EMEA, HTC One 2014 M8, HTC M8 | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, Sony PF32 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Japan |
Brand | HTC | Sony |
Release date | 3/25/2014 | 4/5/2018 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in) | 65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in) |
Weight | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 3 | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 483 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 800/150 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 T-Mobile model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) Asia model: LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) T-Mobile model: LTE 700/1700 (Bands 4,17) AT&T and India model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2688x1520 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 2µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV FullSeg |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 2870 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 496 hours (20.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold • USB On-The-Go • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio | • Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC One M8 (16GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) | |
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 |