HTC Windows Phone 8X
#6309
ZTE Grand X Pro
#8442Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8X
ZTE Grand X Pro
Performance
51.535.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
45.719.1
Battery
17.418.9
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
50.930.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.315.1
Summary
- The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a solid build with a 4.3-inch S-LCD2 display offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at ~342 ppi, while the ZTE Grand X Pro has a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, compared to the ZTE's Mediatek MT6577 dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the HTC records video at 1080p, whereas the ZTE is limited to 720p.
- The HTC has a smaller 1800 mAh battery, while the ZTE offers a 2000 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage.
- The HTC runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, whereas the ZTE operates on Android 4.0, indicating different software experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Windows Phone 8X
ZTE Grand X Pro
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Previously known as HTC Accord
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD2
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 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
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
132.6 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm (5.22 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
Weight
130 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Black, Red, Blue, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity