HTC 8XT
#5290
HTC One S C2
#5085Category Breakdown
HTC 8XT
HTC One S C2
Performance
46.750.6
Camera
19.135.2
Display
54.479.1
Battery
17.416.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.434.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.529.4
Summary
- The HTC 8XT features a build quality with slightly thicker dimensions and a weight of 120g, while the HTC One S C2 is slimmer at 7.8mm and weighs 119.5g.
- Both phones have a 4.3" display, but the One S C2 utilizes a Super AMOLED panel with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density at 256 ppi compared to the 8XT's IPS LCD at 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the One S C2 has a faster dual-core CPU at 1.7 GHz and more RAM at 16GB, while the 8XT is equipped with a 1.4 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the One S C2 includes stereo sound recording.
- The 8XT has a 1800 mAh battery, slightly larger than the One S C2's 1650 mAh, and runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the One S C2 operates on Android 4.0 with Sense UI, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 8XT
HTC One S C2
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For Sprint
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.1 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
Weight
120 g
119.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Violet
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass