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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs HTC One SV (C520)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs HTC One SV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One SV X Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 17Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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 Z1 Compact} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs One SV (C520)} 4 Advantages HTC One SV (C520)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+342 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MP32%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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]
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

29 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.3"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
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ModelXperia Z1 CompactOne SV (C520)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony AmamiHTC One SV C520e, HTC One SV C520c
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date2/1/201412/3/2012
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 Europe: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Europe: 800/1800/2600 - Asia: 1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• SRS WOW HD sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dropbox (25 GB storage)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactHTC One SV (C520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)feature not registered
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