Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs HTC Desire X

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs HTC Desire X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2012 9:34 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:48 PM

Compare HTC Desire X X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points HTC Desire X Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire X

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)	vs	30 Advantages HTC Desire X
+16GB (15GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+768MB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.41Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+114 grams (3.99 ounces)18% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)25% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+WVGA (800x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
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Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Desire X
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	HTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	HTC
Release date	6/1/2007	10/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.1 UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 900/2100 America: UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL11100
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White • Beats Audio sound enhancement • • HDR photo • SRS WOW HD sound • DLNA • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	HTC Desire X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered