In depth comparison and review of HTC One (M8) and Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | D5503 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.4 mm | 127 mm | HTC One (M8) has greater height than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Width | 70.6 mm | 64.9 mm | HTC One (M8) has greater width than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Depth | 9.4 mm | 9.5 mm | HTC One (M8) is narrower than HTC One (M8). |
Weight | 160 g | 137 g | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact is lighter than HTC One (M8). |
Body Colour | Gold | Amber gold | Glacial silver | Gunmetal gray | Black | Pink | Lime | White | |
Body Material | Brushed metal | Aluminium, tempered glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8, IP55, IPX5, IP58, IP5X | |
SAR Value | 0.42 W/kg | 0.73 W/kg (body), 0.74 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm MHL (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 | Micro SIM |
DISPLAY | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | - | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 4.3" | HTC One (M8) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | HTC One (M8) has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
Pixel Density | - | 342 ppi | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz | HTC One (M8) has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | Quad-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 |
MEMORY | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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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 | 12 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB |
CAMERA | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | - | 20.7 Megapixel | |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | 100 mm | |
Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Seasons effect, Bokeh effect | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Sweep Panorama, Best Shot | Burst mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, Timeshift burst | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection, smile shutter | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact has face detection. |
White Balance | - | Automatic | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | 2688 x 1520 | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Exposure compensation, HTC Zoe, HTC UltraPixel Camera, HTC VideoPic, HTC ImageChip 2, UFocus function, Pan 360, Always smile | Auto exposure, Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, noise reduction, motion detector, By Pixel Super Resolution technology |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 2300 mAh | HTC One (M8) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
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Standby Time | 496 hours | 670 hours | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact has longer standby time than HTC One (M8). |
Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1080 minutes | HTC One (M8) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 496 hrs |
Playback (video): up to 12 hrs Playback (Music): up to 94 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 600 min Standby (GSM): up to 670 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1080 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 600 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 550 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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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 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | |
User Interface | HTC Sense 6 | - | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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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 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HDP, PXP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS | Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC | |
Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound | 3D surround sound (VPT) |
FEATURES | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, gesture | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Face Unlock, HTC BlinkFeed, infrared remote control, HTC Sense Voice, HTC Sense TV, Always Smile function, Object Removal function, Dual Capture mode, Flip to Mute function, Kid Mode | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Face Unlock, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, TRILUMINOS display, Noise Cancellation Technology, X-Reality engine, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Pan & zoom, Intelligent Noise Reduction, Low power audio playback, Slow talk feature, Voice enhancement, Talk equaliser |
OTHERS | HTC One (M8) | Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact |
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Included Accessories | Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX5, IP55, IPX8, IP58, IP5X |