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HTC Vivid vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

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

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4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

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02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness Compare HTC Vivid X
1.8"
MONO

240x320

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What's the better phone? HTC Vivid

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!

Vivid} 21 Advantages HTC Vivid vs Xperia Pureness} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
+16GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)15%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+260 thousand129999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs222 PPI
+4.5"150%
Larger screen
vs1.8"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
177 grams (6.2 ounces)vs+70 grams (2.45 ounces)153%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

3 Common items in both devices
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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ModelHTC VividXperia Pureness
Other model namesHTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, Sony Ericsson X5
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date11/6/201112/3/2009
Depth11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)70 grams (2.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Display typeTFT Super LCDMonochromatic
Screen size4.5" inches1.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~22.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI222 PPI
Colors260 thousand2
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060feature not registered
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
RAM memory1GB LPDDRfeature not registered
Internal storage16GB2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1620 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours3.5 hours
Standby293 hours (12.2 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Built-in digital compass, e-Compass
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Transparent screen
• NetFront browser

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC VividSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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