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HTC Windows Phone 8X#6309

Released: 2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X

Overall Score

24.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6309)24.3
Performance(#5321)51.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6624)45.7
Battery(#6794)17.4
Build(#2721)17.3
Connectivity(#4093)50.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a sleek design with dimensions of 132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm and a weight of 130g, available in vibrant colors like California Blue and Flame Red.
  • Its 4.3-inch S-LCD2 display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, complemented by 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 2.1 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 1800 mAh, but it does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, it is upgradable to version 8.1.1, providing a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.1, and NFC support, though it does not support 5G.
  • The device lacks stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the HTC Windows Phone 8X combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionPreviously known as HTC Accord

Display

Size4.3"
TypeS-LCD2
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCalifornia Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Foldable✗
SAR0.59 W/kg (head)     0.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass