Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs HTC Eternity

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

5/28/2017 8:34 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare HTC Eternity X Sony Xperia U (ST25i) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

11Points HTC Eternity Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Eternity

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	vs	11 Advantages HTC Eternity
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+280 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	199 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21% Thinner
3.5"	vs	+4.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
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Model	Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	China Unicom HTC Titan 1, HTC Bunyip
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	11/20/2011
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	70.63 x 131.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.18 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	199 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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 U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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 U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BTY058
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Carbon Gray • Dolby Mobile Sound • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	HTC Eternity
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered

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Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs HTC Eternity

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

What's the better phone? HTC Eternity

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate