Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (A9) and Sony XPERIA L3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | I4312 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145.75 mm | 154 mm | Sony XPERIA L3 has greater height than HTC One (A9). |
| Width | 70.8 mm | 72 mm | Sony XPERIA L3 has greater width than HTC One (A9). |
| Depth | 7.26 mm | 8.9 mm | HTC One (A9) is narrower than HTC One (A9). |
| Weight | 143 g | 156 g | HTC One (A9) is lighter than HTC One (A9). |
| Body Colour | Topaz gold | Opal silver | Carbon grey | Black | Silver | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.41 W/kg | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.7" | Sony XPERIA L3 has larger screen size than HTC One (A9). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | HTC One (A9) has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L3. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 440 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | MediaTek | |
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| Processor Number | - | MT6762 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz | Sony XPERIA L3 has higher clock speed than HTC One (A9). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA L3 has more RAM than HTC One (A9). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Sony XPERIA L3 has more internal memory than HTC One (A9). |
| User Memory | - | 21 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/3.0" | |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | HTC One (A9) has better lens aperture than HTC One (A9). |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | HTC One (A9) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Pro mode | Low-light shots | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover | Hybrid Auto focus, Stereo Recording, pixel pitch 1.12μm |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 82.4 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 4 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA L3 has better front camera resolution than HTC One (A9). |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | Portrait selfie effects | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | HTC UltraPixel Camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2150 mAh | 3300 mAh | Sony XPERIA L3 has larger battery capacity than HTC One (A9). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Sony XPERIA L3 has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 432 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, EC3 | WMA, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AAC-ELD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby sound technology | - |
| FEATURES | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, magnetometer, Significant motion detector | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, HTC BlinkFeed, Hi-Res Audio, Android Sensor Hub | Multitasking, Step counter, Xperia Adaptive Charging |
| OTHERS | HTC One (A9) | Sony XPERIA L3 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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