HTC 10 vs Sony Xperia XZ
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC 10 and the Sony Xperia XZ, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $52 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 161 g | 161 g |
| Released | Apr 2016 | Oct 2016 |
Summary: HTC 10 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max). Sony Xperia XZ is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? HTC 10 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Sony Xperia XZ is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Features | — | TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality Engine, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement |
Platform
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | — |
| UI | Sense UI | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB | — |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot for single SIM model, shared for dual SIM model) - up to 256GB |
Main Camera
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP (HTC UltraPixel™ 2, 1.55µm pixel), f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Laser AF, OIS | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF, Laser AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, RGBC-IR sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
Selfie Camera
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), OIS, 1.34µm pixel | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.06" |
| Features | Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3.0 (50% in 30 min) | Fast charging Quick Charge 3.0 |
Body
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm | 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 161 g | 161 g (5.68 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1), DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0; USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| HTC 10 | Sony Xperia XZ |
|---|
| Announced | April 12, 2016 | September 2016 |
| Status | Released April/May 2016 | Released October 2016 |
| OS | — | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC 10 or Sony Xperia XZ?
HTC 10 — 3,000 mAh for the HTC 10 versus 2,900 mAh for the Sony Xperia XZ.
Which has more RAM, HTC 10 or Sony Xperia XZ?
HTC 10 — 4 GB for the HTC 10 versus 3 GB for the Sony Xperia XZ.
Which is newer, HTC 10 or Sony Xperia XZ?
Sony Xperia XZ — Apr 2016 for the HTC 10 versus Oct 2016 for the Sony Xperia XZ.
Is the HTC 10 or the Sony Xperia XZ rated higher?
We rate the HTC 10 8/10 and the Sony Xperia XZ 7/10.
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