Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs HTC One S C2 (Z560E)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SP vs HTC One S C2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/28/2014 5:00 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S C2 X Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points HTC One S C2 (Z560E) Compare Sony Xperia SP X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

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11 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	vs	7 Advantages HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+319 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+4.6"7% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2370 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (5.88GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)29% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)28% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

31 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
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Model	Xperia SP (4G LTE)	One S C2 (Z560E)
Other model names	Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan	HTC One S Z560E, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Taiwan
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	4/1/2013	6/1/2012
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.88GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	C5303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 C5306 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 C5303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) C5306 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2370 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	734 hours (30.6 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
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

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Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs HTC One S C2 (Z560E)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SP vs HTC One S C2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate