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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X HTC Windows Phone 8S 23Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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!

Windows Phone 8S} 23 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs iPhone 2G (4GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+4GB15%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3.49GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)13%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandHTCApple
Release date11/1/20126/1/2007
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloiOS 1.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberiOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB4GB (3.49GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Black

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SiPhone 2G (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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