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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia M X HTC Windows Phone 8S 03Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)

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!

Windows Phone 8S} 3 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Xperia M (Dual-sim)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
+4GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)11%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+1750 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
4"
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Change model 
ModelWindows Phone 8SXperia M (Dual-sim)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioSony Xperia M1 C2004, C2005, Sony Nicki DS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCSony
Release date11/1/20127/1/2013
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage4GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/2100UMTS C2005: 900/2100 - C2004: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered441 hours (18.4 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Purple
β€’ USB On-The-Go 1.3
β€’ Red-eye reduction
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ ANT+ support
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SSony Xperia M (Dual-sim)
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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