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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) vs HTC Desire 300

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 300 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) 44Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)

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 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)} 44 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) vs Desire 300} 2 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR515 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)57 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.78GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+449 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+6.1"42%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)65%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+30W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)43%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
 
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)Desire 300
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV (e-SIM) XQCQ62B-GC, XQCQ62G.GCHTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHTC
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/202211/1/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Display typeOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size6.1" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI217 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
System versionAndroid 12Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense UI 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
4GB (1.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11 hours
Standbyfeature not registered625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
• PS5 Remote Play
• Sony Alpha
• Colors: Black, White
• 25GB Dropbox
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)HTC Desire 300
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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