Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs HTC Desire 601 (LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs HTC Desire 601 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 6:14 PM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:04 AM

Compare HTC Desire 601 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points HTC Desire 601 (LTE) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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!

33 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	vs	3 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (218GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.59GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 2
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+449 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.1"36% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.7" inches135% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(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	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)32% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Desire 601 (LTE)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0	HTC Desire 601 4G LTE, HTC Zara
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	12/1/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)	66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Display type	OLED	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	6.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
System version	Android 12	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPU	Octa-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 1.4GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
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-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (4.59GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS EMEA: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
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 resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 1.4µm pixel size camera • HTC Connect • HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers • Dropbox 25GB • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
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