Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 50.2 | 55.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | HTC |
| Android 2.3.3, 2.1, 1.6 | Android 4.0, 2.3.3 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-10-19 |
| 4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 inches | 4.80 x 2.40 x 0.50 inches |
| 4.76 ounces | 5.20 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 4 inches |
| 480 x 854 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels |
| TFT | S-LCD |
| 245 pixels per inch | 275 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 chipset |
| Scorpion (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Single-Core 1200 MHz processor |
| 256 MB RAM | 768 MB RAM |
| Adreno 200 (128 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.38 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 1 GB internal memory | 4 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 1.4 | 3.82 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 6.71 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 1520mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 415 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 6 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 3.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
HTC EVO Design 4G has a score of 55.2, which is just a bit better than Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a's 50.2 score. Both devices in this comparison include Android OS (Operating System), but the HTC EVO Design 4G has a newer 4.0 version and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a has Android 2.3.3. HTC EVO Design 4G's design is just a bit heavier but a little bit thinner than the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a.
The HTC EVO Design 4G features a bit better processing power than Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a, because although it has doesn't have an additional GPU, and they both have the same number of cores, the HTC EVO Design 4G also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. The HTC EVO Design 4G has a bit sharper display than Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a, and although they both have a display of the same size, the HTC EVO Design 4G also has a little bit higher 960 x 540px resolution and a quite better pixel density.
The HTC EVO Design 4G features much more storage to store more apps and games than Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a, because it has more internal memory capacity. The HTC EVO Design 4G counts with a battery duration that is very similar to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a one, although the HTC EVO Design 4G also has a 1520mAh battery size against 1500mAh.
HTC EVO Design 4G features a better camera than Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a, although it has a camera in the back with way less mega-pixels resolution and a worse 1280x720 video definition.
The HTC EVO Design 4G not only is the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also a bit cheaper, making it an easy decision.
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