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HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8X vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) 17Points
4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)

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Windows Phone 8X (C620E)} 17 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) vs Windows Phone 8S} 3 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)2%
Thinner
vs10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+342 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)15%
Lighter
Windows Phone 8.0 Apollovs+Windows Phone 8.0 AmberAdvantage
Windows Phone 8.0 Amber is newer and safer

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelWindows Phone 8X (C620E)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8X C620E, HTC AccordHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/1/201211/1/2012
Depth10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT Super LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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