HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Samsung Galaxy S

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Galaxy S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

HTC Windows Phone 8X vs. Samsung Galaxy S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 132 mm 122 mm HTC Windows Phone 8X has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S.
Width 66 mm 64 mm HTC Windows Phone 8X has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S.
Depth 10 mm 10 mm Both phones are the same depth.
Weight 130 g 118 g Samsung Galaxy S is lighter than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Body Colour Limelight neon | California blue | Graphite black | Black Black | Metallic black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.35 W/kg 0.24 W/kg
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
DISPLAY HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology Super LCD 2 Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.3" 4" HTC Windows Phone 8X has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 800 x 480 pixels HTC Windows Phone 8X has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S.
Display Format HD -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 -
Processor Number - S5PC111
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz 1 GHz HTC Windows Phone 8X has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core -
MEMORY HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
RAM 1 GB -
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 8 GB HTC Windows Phone 8X has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S.
User Memory - 2 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC - up to 32 GB
CAMERA HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 5 Megapixel HTC Windows Phone 8X has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S.
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS -
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/2.6 HTC Windows Phone 8X has better lens aperture than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 28 mm -
Digital Zoom - 4x
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - Negative, Black & White, Sepia, normal, Cartoon, Vintage
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Smile shutter Samsung Galaxy S has face detection.
Light Source LED light -
Still Image Resolutions - 2560 x 1920
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
BATTERY AND CHARGING HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1800 mAh 1500 mAh HTC Windows Phone 8X has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S.
Standby Time - 570 hours
Talk Time - 390 minutes
Run Time Details - Talk: up to 390 min
Standby: up to 570 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
CELLULAR HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G 3G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Windows Phone OS 8 Google Android 2.1
User Interface - Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported - Java MIDP 2.1
COMMUNICATIONS HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles - DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, GAP, SDAP, A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, PBAP, SSP
NFC Yes - HTC Windows Phone 8X has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS
MEDIA HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, ASF, AMR, MP3, M4A, WMA v10, WMA 9 WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, ASF, 3GP, WMV9, M4V, WMV10 MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats - MP3
Polyphonic Ringer - Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Beats Audio technology Intelligent Typing (T9), DLNA Certified, multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE)
OTHERS HTC Windows Phone 8X Samsung Galaxy S
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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