Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA Ultra and HTC Desire 825. 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 | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | F3211 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 164 mm | 156.9 mm | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has greater height than HTC Desire 825. |
| Width | 79 mm | 76.9 mm | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has greater width than HTC Desire 825. |
| Depth | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm | HTC Desire 825 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA Ultra. |
| Weight | 202 g | 155 g | HTC Desire 825 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA Ultra. |
| Body Colour | White | Graphite black | Lime gold | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.426 W/kg (body), 0.718 W/kg (head) | 0.377 W/kg | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | - |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | Super LCD | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5.5" | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has larger screen size than HTC Desire 825. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has better screen resolution than HTC Desire 825. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 267 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Features | - | Display colour personalisation | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | |
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| Processor Number | MT6755 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has higher clock speed than HTC Desire 825. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has higher processor core quantity than HTC Desire 825. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T860 MP2 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has more RAM than HTC Desire 825. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | 10.5 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has better camera resolution than HTC Desire 825. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX230 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.2 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Special Effects | Creative effect | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, Style Portrait | Panorama, Continuous shot | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter, Face in Picture, face recognition | - | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Hybrid Auto focus, Hand Shutter, auto scene recognition, Sticker Creator, Night Portrait Flash | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has better front camera resolution than HTC Desire 825. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX234 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.8 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Tap to focus, Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | |
| Light Source (Front) | LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 2700 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Standby Time | 708 hours | 672 hours | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has longer standby time than HTC Desire 825. |
| Talk Time | 796 minutes | 1440 minutes | HTC Desire 825 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA Ultra. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 796 min Standby (GSM): up to 558 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 713 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 708 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs Playback (Music): up to 65 hrs Playback (video): up to 8.3 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1440 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 672 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 7 hrs Playback (audio): up to 48 hrs Playback (HD video): up to 6 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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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 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | - | HTC Sense | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, AVDTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, FMP, PXP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+, apt-X | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | XviD, MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | HTC BoomSound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, xLOUD technology, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Active noise-cancellation | HTC BlinkFeed, Power Saving Mode, Dual noise reduction microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Dolby Audio |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA Ultra | HTC Desire 825 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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