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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs HTC EVO 4G+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC EVO 4G+ X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 14Points
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E) Compare Sony Xperia ion X
HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs EVO 4G+ (X515E)} 3 Advantages HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (11.49GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (1.29GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)14%
Thinner		vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+319 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs256 PPI
+4.6"7%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1900 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1730 mAh
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
 
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony AobaHTC EVO 4G+ X515E, HTC Rider
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date6/4/20129/1/2011
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.6" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)4GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 25 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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 Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours6.9 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Dual mode GSM/CDMA phone
• HTC Sense UI v3.0
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)feature not registered
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