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HTC Windows Phone 8X

HTC Windows Phone 8X

#6309
ZTE Blade Vec 4G

ZTE Blade Vec 4G

#7464

Category Breakdown

HTC Windows Phone 8X
ZTE Blade Vec 4G
Performance
51.547.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.719.1
Battery
17.420.8
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
50.939.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.318.8

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

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, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

2.1 MP
2 MP/ 1 MP, market dependent

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

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

Foldable

SAR

0.59 W/kg (head)     0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

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

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity