Category Breakdown
HTC 8XT
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9
Summary
- The HTC 8XT features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC 8XT is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Micromax utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6735M, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the HTC can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Micromax, and the latter has a higher resolution selfie camera at 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Micromax at 1750 mAh versus the HTC's 1800 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The HTC runs on Windows Phone 8, offering a different software experience compared to the Android 5.1 Lollipop on the Micromax, which may influence user preference based on ecosystem familiarity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 8XT
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
For Sprint
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.1 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
131 x 65.5 x 8.2 mm (5.16 x 2.58 x 0.32 in)
Weight
120 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Violet
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

