HTC 8XT
#5290
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4215Category Breakdown
HTC 8XT
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
46.749.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.479.1
Battery
17.418.0
Build
0.280.4
Connectivity
49.455.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.535.3
Summary
- The HTC 8XT and Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini both feature a 4.3-inch display, but the Galaxy S4 mini uses Super AMOLED technology with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the 8XT's IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S4 mini has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.7 GHz versus the 1.4 GHz in the 8XT, along with 1.5GB of RAM compared to the 8XT's 1GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S4 mini offers a marginally better front camera at 1.9 MP versus 1.6 MP.
- The Galaxy S4 mini also has a larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the 1800 mAh in the 8XT.
- In terms of software, the HTC 8XT runs on Windows Phone 8, while the Galaxy S4 mini operates on Android 4.2.2, which is upgradable to 4.4.2, providing a broader app ecosystem.
- The build quality of the Galaxy S4 mini includes Gorilla Glass 2 on the front, while the 8XT has a more basic design with plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 8XT
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
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 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.6 MP
1.9 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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
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)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
120 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Violet
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass