Touch HD vs. XPERIA X1: Video Performance

We're getting many emails from people who want to know which is better: the HTC Touch HD, or the SE XPERIA X1. Well, the answer has mostly been "it depends" because each device has its own merits and weaknesses, and everyone has different needs when it comes to mobile phones. Here, we compare video performance.

To start, I should mention that the Touch HD has an 800x480 screen that is 3.8", and the XPERIA X1 has a screen of the same resolution and 3.0" size. Using CorePlayer, which is a very robust video player that each device desperately needs, we can benchmark the video performance of each device, shown below. The file that was benchmarked was a trailer from the movie Transformers, and each device was soft reset prior to testing.

With a 12% higher framerate and 13% higher average speed, the Touch HD beats the XPERIA X1. With that said, I've been comparing the playback quality of both device with the same movies and TV shows, and the difference is very small in terms of frame rate and quality - at least according to my eyes. The real advantage for video playback, which you will notice, is that the Touch HD has such a large screen. Thanks for the idea, Alex.