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HTC Windows Phone 8X

HTC Windows Phone 8X

#7934
ZTE Blade Vec 4G

ZTE Blade Vec 4G

#6830

Category Breakdown

HTC Windows Phone 8X
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9

Summary

  • The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a compact build with a 4.3-inch S-LCD2 display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, while the ZTE Blade Vec 4G has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at around 294 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the ZTE utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the ZTE offers an optional 13 MP variant.
  • The Blade Vec 4G also has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery of the HTC, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • The HTC runs on Windows Phone 8, which is known for its unique interface, while the ZTE operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more customizable software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Windows Phone 8X
ZTE Blade Vec 4G

General

Release Date

2012
2014

Announced

2012
2014

Description

Previously known as HTC Accord
N/A

Display

Size

4.3"
5"

Type

S-LCD2
TFT

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 225
Adreno 305

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF

Front Camera

2.1 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2.1 MP
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
2300 mAh

Battery Details

Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
142.3 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)

Weight

130 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

OS Version

Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes