HTC Rezound
#6304
HTC Windows Phone 8X
#6309Category Breakdown
HTC Rezound
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Performance
49.251.5
Camera
35.219.1
Display
44.145.7
Battery
16.317.4
Build
14.717.3
Connectivity
41.550.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.324.3
Summary
- The HTC Rezound and HTC Windows Phone 8X both feature a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the 8X uses the enhanced S-LCD2 technology.
- In terms of performance, the Rezound is powered by the older Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the 8X utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the 8X offers a slightly improved 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Rezound's 2.0 MP.
- The battery capacity of the 8X is higher at 1800 mAh, compared to the Rezound's 1620 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Rezound runs on Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0, while the 8X operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1.1, offering different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
- The build quality of the 8X is lighter and slimmer, enhancing its portability compared to the bulkier Rezound.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rezound
HTC Windows Phone 8X
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Vigor, HTC ThunderBolt 2, HTC Droid Incredible HD, HTC ADR6425
Previously known as HTC Accord
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD2
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 in)
132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Weight
170.1 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.59 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Class 13
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass