HTC 8XT
#5290
HTC Vivid
#7037Category Breakdown
HTC 8XT
HTC Vivid
Performance
46.745.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.440.4
Battery
17.416.3
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
49.437.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.520.8
Summary
- The HTC 8XT features a compact build with a weight of 120g and dimensions of 132.1 x 66 x 9.9 mm, making it lighter and slimmer than the HTC Vivid, which weighs 176.9g and measures 128.8 x 67.1 x 11.2 mm.
- In terms of display, the 8XT has a 4.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Vivid offers a larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display at 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the 8XT is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, compared to the Vivid's older Snapdragon S3 with a 1.2 GHz CPU, giving the 8XT an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the 8XT has a slightly better front camera at 1.6 MP versus the Vivid's 1.3 MP.
- The 8XT's battery capacity is 1800 mAh, slightly higher than the Vivid's 1620 mAh, which may contribute to better longevity.
- Lastly, the 8XT runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the Vivid operates on Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience on the 8XT.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 8XT
HTC Vivid
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For Sprint
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
S-LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1620 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)
128.8 x 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
120 g
176.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Violet
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass