Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note II and HTC Windows Phone 8X. 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

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. HTC Windows Phone 8X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151 mm 132 mm Samsung Galaxy Note II has greater height than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Width 81 mm 66 mm Samsung Galaxy Note II has greater width than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Depth 9 mm 10 mm Samsung Galaxy Note II is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Weight 182 g 130 g HTC Windows Phone 8X is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Body Colour Blue | Brown | Titan grey | Marble white | Titanium grey Limelight neon | California blue | Graphite black | Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.37 W/kg (body), 0.17 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio -
Connector Type MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED Super LCD 2
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.55" 4.3" Samsung Galaxy Note II has larger screen size than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format HD HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Processor Type (CPU) Exynos Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Clock Speed 1.6 GHz 1.5 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note II has higher clock speed than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Dual-core Samsung Galaxy Note II has higher processor core quantity than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
RAM 2 GB 1 GB Samsung Galaxy Note II has more RAM than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 16 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 64 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Both phones have the same camera resolution.
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Lens Aperture - F/2.0
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) - 28 mm
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Landscape/portrait mode, BurstShot -
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter, Best face function - Samsung Galaxy Note II has face detection.
White Balance Presets -
Light Source LED light LED light
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448 -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake, Photo note, Best group pose function -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3100 mAh 1800 mAh Samsung Galaxy Note II has larger battery capacity than HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Standby Time 800 hours -
Talk Time 2100 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 2100 min
Standby (GSM): up to 800 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 990 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 510 hrs
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Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G 3G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Windows Phone OS 8
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz -
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 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 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X WAV, AAC, ASF, AMR, MP3, M4A, WMA v10, WMA 9
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WMV9, WebM MPEG-4, ASF, 3GP, WMV9, M4V, WMV10
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, S Pen multi-input, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, Easy Clip function, Quick Glance function, S Pen Air View, Quick Command, AllShare Group Cast, Tag buddy Beats Audio technology
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note II HTC Windows Phone 8X
Included Accessories Data cable, stereo headset, power adapter Power adapter
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