Geek Factor

HTC always had the upperhand when it came to releasing high end Windows Mobile handsets in the market. That may change with the entry of Sony Ericsson,  who will soon be releasing a fantastic new handset based on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition. The closest Windows Mobile handset that can compete with the SE XPeria is the HTC Touch Pro. Here is a detailed comparison of the specifications.

Feature	Sony Ericsson XPeria X1	HTC Touch Pro
Network	Quadband GSM 3G: 850/1900/2100	Quadband GSM 3G: 900/2100
Connectivity	HSDPA 7.2 Mbps Bluetooth Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g	HSDPA 7.2 Mbps Bluetooth Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
A2DP	Yes	Yes
Screen Size	800×480 @ 3”	640×480 @2.8”
GPS	Yes	Yes
Camera	3 MP Autofocus, photo light Video recording at 30FPS	3.2 MP Auto-focus, Flash
USB	miniUSB	miniUSB
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
QWERTY	Slide-out	Slide-out
Operating System	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition
Memory Card Slot	microSD	microSD
ROM/RAM	512/256MB	512/288
Processor	Qualcomm MSM7200 @528MHz	Qualcomm MSM7200 @528MHz
3.5mm audio jack	Yes	No
FM Radio	Yes, with RDS	Yes, with RDS
Dimensions	110.5 x 52.6 x 17 mm	102 x 51 x 18.1 mm
Weight	145gm	165g
Battery	Lithium Pro 1500 mAh	Lithium 1340 mAh
Miscellaneous	New Panel based interface as shell.	HTC TouchFlo 3D interface. Opera browser

As you can see, there isn’t much to differentiate these two handsets, except for the higher screen resolution on the XPeria X1 and the lack of US 3G on the standard version of HTC Touch Pro. (There is a different version of Touch Pro for the US market which supports the 3G bands used in the country). Audio enthusiasts should note the presence of a 3.5 mm audio jack on the X1. The Touch Pro multiplexes the USB port for headphones, which is now becoming a kind of standard in all HTC devices, which I hate because it does not allow you to charge the device and listen to music at the same time, without using an ugly adapter.

In terms of size, the XPeria X1 is slightly bigger in dimensions than the Touch Pro.

The XPeria X1 comes out as the winner, since it offers everything that the Touch Pro offers and more with a high resolution screen and the 3.5 mm audio jack. The slide out keyboard is also ergonomic and stylish becuase of the way the display curves upwards.

Trivia: The Sony Ericsson XPeria X1 is also made by HTC.

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