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Sony Xperia sola vs HTC Desire X

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Also known as Sony MT27i, Sony Pepper, Sony Xperia Pepper PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 13 Mar 2012
Market Status: Released

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Also known as HTC Proto PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 9.5

Posted: 30 Aug 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0.4, 2.3.7)Android (4.0) Sense UI 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 inches (116 x 59 x 9.9 mm)4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 inches (118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm) 
Weight3.77 oz (107 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.02 oz (114 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysLeft: Lock/Unlock key; Right: Volume control, Camera shutterRight: Volume control 
ColorsBlack, Red, White  
Display
Physical size3.7 inches4.0 inches 
Resolution480 x 854 pixels480 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

265 ppi233 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTS-LCD 2 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
20.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time19.6 days (470 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
31.2 days (750 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G)5.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
6.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)19.8 days (475 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
34.7 days (833 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Music playback40.00 hours  
Video playback6.00 hours  
Capacity1320 mAh1650 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1000 MHzDual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 
Graphics processorYesAdreno 203 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage8 GB4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.0 
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28mm 
FeaturesAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Exposure compensation, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Self-timerBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Scenes, Self-timer 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)720x480 (DVD) 
FeaturesContinuous autofocus, Video lightContinuous autofocus 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Sound effectsAlbum art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo, RDS, Music recognition 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash, CSS 3supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR4.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB Host, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherNFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/sYes  
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

11 Apr 2012  
FCC ID value: PY7A3880134 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.49 W/kg  
Body1.09 W/kg  
Product Specific Use1.34 W/kg  
Simultaneous Transmission1.49 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced13 Mar 201230 Aug 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories2 SmartTags, stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation  
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