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Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) vs HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) 19Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) Compare Sony Xperia XA Ultra X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)

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!

Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) vs Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (8.2GB available)105%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+6"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 21.5MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2700 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)22%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
f/2.2 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
ModelXperia XA Ultra (F3213)Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA Ultra Single-Sim F3213, Sony Ukulele SSHTC Desire 816 Dual Chip, HTC Desire 816 Doble Sim, HTC A5
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date7/24/20163/1/2014
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 700MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (8.2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)21.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5352x4016 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5312x2988 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours21 hours
Standby708 hours (29.5 days)730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
• Tela BRAVIA engine 2
• Clear Audio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BoomSound
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)feature not registered
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