Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs HTC Windows Phone 8X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2013 1:17 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

07Points HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	vs	7 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+4.55"6% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+16GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)6% Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
323 PPI	vs	+342 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo	HTC Windows Phone 8X C620E, HTC Accord
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	11/1/2012
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	4.55" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework	• Colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)
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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Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs HTC Windows Phone 8X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate