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HTC One Remix vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

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

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4.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare HTC One Remix X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One Remix

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!

One Remix} 24 Advantages HTC One Remix vs Xperia Play (4G)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)51%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+326 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2110 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
TFT Super LCD 2vs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 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 One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
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ModelOne RemixXperia Play (4G)
Other model namesVerizon HTC One Remix HTC6515LVW, HTC MemAT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date6/1/20149/18/2011
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 137.4 millimeters (2.56 x 5.41 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, 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 One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature 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 detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not 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 One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity2110 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours6.4 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)413 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
• Metal body
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue
• 8GB microSD included
• PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation)
• USB On-the-go support
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One RemixSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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