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Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs HTC Arrive (16GB)

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

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Compare HTC Arrive X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 24Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point HTC Arrive (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)

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 ZR (4G LTE)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs Arrive (16GB)} 1 Advantage HTC Arrive (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)48%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+323 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs259 PPI
+4.55"26%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+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
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
ModelXperia ZR (4G LTE)Arrive (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony DogoSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyHTC
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/20133/1/2011
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)185 grams (6.48 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 ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.55" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2576MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasSweep panoramafeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours4.8 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)HTC Arrive (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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