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Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs HTC Hero (A6262)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ3 vs HTC Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Hero X Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) 30Points
6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)

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 XZ3 (H9493)} 30 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs Hero (A6262)} 3 Advantages HTC Hero (A6262)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR413 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs288MB LPDDR
+64GB (50GB available)99 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)45%
Thinner
vs14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1440x2880 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+537 PPI198%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+6"88%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 19.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh144%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1350 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)43%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
ModelXperia XZ3 (H9493)Hero (A6262)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H9493, Sony AkatsukiHTC Hero A6262, HTC Hero 100, HTC Hero A6265, HTC Hero 130
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHTC
Release date10/5/20187/23/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)56.2 x 112 millimeters (2.21 x 4.41 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)feature not registered

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4288MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)512MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/200 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Power delivery
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Brown, Graphite, Pink
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)HTC Hero (A6262)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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