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Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) vs HTC Desire 700

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs HTC Desire 700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 700 X Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) 17Points
6.4"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
SLCD2

540x960

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)

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 Z Ultra (3G)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) vs Desire 700} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 700
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4.59GB available)
+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)58%
Thinner
vs10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+344 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+6.4"28%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3050 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
212 grams (7.42 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)42%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

27 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
 
ModelXperia Z Ultra (3G)Desire 700
Other model namesSony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 3G XL39h HSPA+, Sony TogariHTC Desire 700 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date7/30/20131/1/2014
Depth6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in)72 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)
Weight212 grams (7.42 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)344 PPI220 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 Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM827432bit: Spreadtrum Shark SC7735S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB (4.59GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3050 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours11 hours
Standby820 hours (34.2 days)582 hours (24.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• X-Reality triluminos display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Panorama photo
• 3D Surround Sound
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC Sense 5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)HTC Desire 700
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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