Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs HTC Desire HD (A9191)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs HTC Desire HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2012 9:12 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:21 PM

Compare HTC Desire HD X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

13Points HTC Desire HD (A9191) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire HD (A9191)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	vs	13 Advantages HTC Desire HD (A9191)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+1500 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
384MB	vs	+768MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (465MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.53GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)10% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 2.3.5 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

TFT LCD

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Change model
Model	Xperia X10a	Desire HD (A9191)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	HTC Desire HD A9191, HTC Ace
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	3/25/2010	10/20/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	68 x 123 millimeters (2.68 x 4.84 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
RAM memory	384MB	768MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	2GB (1.53GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	DivX, Xvid, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	490 hours (20.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework	• Colors: Black, Brown • HTC Sense UI • DLNA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	HTC Desire HD (A9191)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered