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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness vs HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness 04Points
1.8"
MONO

240x320

N/A
N/A
N/A
vs
16Points HTC Google Nexus One (Global) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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Xperia Pureness} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness vs Google Nexus One (Global)} 16 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
+2GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (190MB available)
+70 grams (2.45 ounces)86%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)13%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
222 PPIvs+252 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.8"vs+3.7"106%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (720x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

7 Common items in both devices
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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ModelXperia PurenessGoogle Nexus One (Global)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, Sony Ericsson X5HTC Nexus One PB99100, HTC Passion
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonHTC
Release date12/3/20093/16/2010
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight70 grams (2.45 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Display typeMonochromaticAMOLED
Screen size1.8" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~22.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI252 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB512MB (190MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/2 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 2100UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours7 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Transparent screen
• NetFront browser
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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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