HTC U11 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 vs Sony Xperia TX phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2017 9:28 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia TX X HTC U11 (64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) Compare HTC U11 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 (64GB)

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26 Advantages HTC U11 (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)179% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+5.5"21% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)33% Lighter
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP8% Higher resolution main camera
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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Model	U11 (64GB)	Xperia TX (LT29i)
Other model names	HTC U11 Single-Sim 4GB RAM 601HT U-3f, HTC Ocean	Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	6/1/2017	10/1/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)	68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/75 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800 (Sprint), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	AT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Sprint version: CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Verizon version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 AT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 41) VoLTE Sprint version: LTE (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,13,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) VoLTE Verizon version: LTE (Bands 13) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	16x digital zoom 3D sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24.5 hours (1 days)	6.7 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum and glass body • 3D glass screen • Amazon Alexa • Plastic case included • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion 1080p@120fps • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Pink PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 (64GB)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head)