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HTC One VX vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

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

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4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare HTC One VX X
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One VX

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 VX} 19 Advantages HTC One VX vs Xperia Active (ST17a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (4GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)79%
Thinner
vs16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+4.5"50%
Larger screen
vs3"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1800 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
125 grams (4.38 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)13%
Lighter
TFT Super LCD 2vs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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ModelOne VXXperia Active (ST17a)
Other model namesAT&T HTC One VX PJ36100, HTC Totem C2Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date11/1/201210/1/2011
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)67.6 x 133.5 millimeters (2.66 x 5.26 in)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM893032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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 VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot 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, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours5.5 hours
Standby276 hours (11.5 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• HTC Sense UI v4+
• Beats Audio sound
• Dual Shot camera
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One VXSony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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