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HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) 09Points
4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)

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Windows Phone 8X (C620E)} 9 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) vs Xperia ion (3G LT28h)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+16GB39%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11.49GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)5%
Thinner
vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+342 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs319 PPI
+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super LCD 2vs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+4.6"7%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+1900 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
ModelWindows Phone 8X (C620E)Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8X C620E, HTC AccordSony Xperia ion HSPA LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony
Release date11/1/20126/4/2012
Depth10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Black, Red
PlayNow
β€’ SE Timescape
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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