HTC 8XT vs HTC Windows Phone 8X
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC 8XT and the HTC Windows Phone 8X, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 120 g | 130 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Nov 2012 |
Summary: HTC 8XT is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). HTC Windows Phone 8X is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? HTC 8XT is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super LCD 2, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | ~217 ppi | — |
Platform
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 | Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait | 1.5 GHz dual-core |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | 16GB 1GB RAM |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64GB | No |
Main Camera
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide) |
| Features | BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture | LED flash, dedicated image chip |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Single | 1.6 MP | 2.1 MP, f/2.0, ultra-wide angle |
| Features | f/2.2 lens | — |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.1 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.2 x 2.6 x 0.39 inches) | 132.35 x 66.2 x 10.12 mm |
| Weight | 120 g (4.23 oz) | 130 g |
| Build | Plastic body with soft-touch finish | Unibody polycarbonate |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 3.1, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| HTC 8XT | HTC Windows Phone 8X |
|---|
| Announced | June 2013 | September 19, 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released November 2012 |
| Release Date | July 19, 2013 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, HTC 8XT or HTC Windows Phone 8X?
HTC 8XT — 120 g for the HTC 8XT versus 130 g for the HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Which is newer, HTC 8XT or HTC Windows Phone 8X?
HTC 8XT — Jul 2013 for the HTC 8XT versus Nov 2012 for the HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Is the HTC 8XT or the HTC Windows Phone 8X rated higher?
We rate the HTC 8XT 6/10 and the HTC Windows Phone 8X 7/10.
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