Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Camera performance part 1 (photos)

When it comes to camera performance on smartphones, generally speaking a modern compact camera will still be preferable to those who want to capture those unforgettable moments at the best quality possible. The gap between compacts and smartphones is getting smaller however, with some smartphones, like the Xperia X10, offering the same amount of features found on dedicated cameras.

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Screen comparison

The screen is perhaps the single most important hardware component of any smartphone. After all, it is the window through which we view our pictures, video’s, email, websites, documents, etc. A good quality screen should be expected of any high end smartphone these days, so let’s find out how these two devices stack up.

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Copy and paste

Copying and pasting text and files is something everybody who uses a computer on a regular basis is used to. While the inclusion of this functionality in any (mobile) operating system seems like a given, history shows us both Google and Apple (and Microsoft too, but that is outside of the scope of this article) have had difficulty implementing copy & paste.

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Browser performance

One of the most important functions of modern smartphones is keeping you connected to the web. A solid web browsing experience is a must for any mobile operating system these days, so for this post we will take a look at how Android and iOS perform in this area.

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Connecting to Wi-Fi network

Before we will test browser performance in an upcoming post, let’s see how long it takes for each device to establish a Wi-Fi connection. This may seem like a trivial test, but when you think about it, most of us probably switch to Wi-Fi on a regular basis, so having to wait for a connection can get tedious.

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: Startup time

For our very first test, let’s start with the basics and see how long it takes each device to boot. Note: both devices have relatively fresh installations (meaning they were reformatted about two weeks ago), and each have a number of apps installed. You can see the results of this test in this Youtube video:

Xperia X10 versus iPhone 4: The Specs

First up, let’s take a look at the hard- and software configurations of both devices. Hardware first (some data by courtisy of GSMArena.com):

Welcome

This blog will be an overview on the difference in performance between two popular smartphones: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android smartphone, and Apple’s iOS-based iPhone 4.

Why these two phones? Well, simply because they’re all I have. And why do a comparison? Mostly because there’s alot of false information on the web about both Android and iOS performance and differences, so I feel I can shed another light on the subject because I have devices running both operating systems.

Also, I don’t consider myself a fanboy, so I will try to do comparisons fairly and as objectionally as I can. I hope to do my first video comparison soon, so please stay tuned for more!