HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2016 10:55 PM, updated: 4/9/2020 8:19 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X HTC Windows Phone 8S 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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!

9 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S	vs	9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)61% Thinner	vs	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1700 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
113 grams (3.96 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)2% Lighter
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage 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 supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Windows Phone 8S	Xperia Active (ST17a)
Other model names	HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/1/2012	10/1/2011
Depth	10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	335 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone	• Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Windows Phone 8S	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered