Overall Score
53.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#7934)53.0
Performance(#11741)51.3
Camera(#5195)42.1
Display(#6244)67.5
Battery(#4657)43.5
Build(#3378)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Windows Phone 8X
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCalifornia Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes