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HTC Desire X vs Nokia Lumia 620

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire X vs Nokia Lumia 620 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1300
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!

Desire X} 12 Advantages HTC Desire X vs Lumia 620} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 620
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+114 grams (3.99 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs127 grams (4.45 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4"5%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (5.59GB available)179%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
233 PPIvs+246 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
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ModelDesire XLumia 620
Other model namesHTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100Nokia Lumia 620
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHTCNokia
Release date10/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/20121/1/2013
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)61.1 x 115.4 millimeters (2.41 x 4.54 in)
Weight114 grams (3.99 ounces)127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User InterfaceHTS Sense 4.1 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 900/2100
America:
UMTS 850/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
LoudspeakerSupported
Beats audio
Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL11100
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4J
Battery capacity1650 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours9.8 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Beats Audio sound enhancement

• HDR photo
• SRS WOW HD sound
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Lime green, Orange, Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, White, Black
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wifi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire XNokia Lumia 620
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head)
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