HTC One (M7) vs Sony Xperia Z
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One (M7) and the Sony Xperia Z, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Price | ₹3,999 | ₹8,000 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,330 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 4 MP | 13.1 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 146 g |
| Released | Mar 2013 | Feb 2013 |
Summary: HTC One (M7) is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC One (M7) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches, 69.8 cm² (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~468 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Shatter proof glass, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 |
Platform
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1 Lollipop (HTC Sense/Google Play Edition) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 |
Memory
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Card slot | No (international version); up to 64 GB microSDXC (China and Japan versions) | microSDHC, up to 32GB (officially), up to 128GB (unofficially) |
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB, 2GB RAM (LPDDR2) | — |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB (approx. 11GB user accessible) |
Main Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Single | 4 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3", 2.0µm (UltraPixel), OIS, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash, BSI sensor, HTC ImageChip 2, HDR | Exmor RS sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Modules | — | Single 13.1 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", AF |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.0, 88-degree wide-angle lens | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single 2.2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | Exmor R sensor |
Battery
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 27 h (3G) | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h (3G) | Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G) |
Body
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in) | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP55/IP57 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/carrier dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out, USB Host) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
Launch
| HTC One (M7) | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Announced | February 19, 2013 | CES 2013, January 2013 |
| Status | Released March 22, 2013 | Released February 2013 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One (M7) or Sony Xperia Z?
Sony Xperia Z — 2,300 mAh for the HTC One (M7) versus 2,330 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z.
Which is lighter, HTC One (M7) or Sony Xperia Z?
HTC One (M7) — 143 g for the HTC One (M7) versus 146 g for the Sony Xperia Z.
Which is newer, HTC One (M7) or Sony Xperia Z?
HTC One (M7) — Mar 2013 for the HTC One (M7) versus Feb 2013 for the Sony Xperia Z.
Is the HTC One (M7) or the Sony Xperia Z rated higher?
We rate the HTC One (M7) 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z 6/10.
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