Sony Xperia VL vs HTC One S (Z250E)

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

9/5/2016 2:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Sony Xperia VL 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

05Points HTC One S (Z250E) Compare Sony Xperia VL 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 VL

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia VL	vs	5 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+342 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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
+1750 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)37% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

33 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core

1GB LPDDR2

120 grams (4.2 ounces)

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia VL	One S (Z250E)
Other model names	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region available	Japan	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	11/26/2012	3/30/2012
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (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)	342 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)	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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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)	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 VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Reality Display • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi Direct Java framework	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia VL	HTC One S (Z250E)
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