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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i vs HTC Desire C (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Desire C X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i 13Points
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i

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!

Xperia X10i} 13 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i vs Desire C (CDMA)} 12 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
384MBvs+512MB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (465MB available)vs+4GB8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)35%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)6%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
ModelXperia X10iDesire C (CDMA)
Other model namesT-Mobile Xperia X10, Wind X10a, Optus X10a, SE RachaelCricket HTC Desire C Muve Music
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonHTC
Release date3/25/201011/26/2012
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
RAM memory384MB512MB
Internal storage1GB (465MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
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 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
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 X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby425 hours (17.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10iHTC Desire C (CDMA)
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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