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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Blu Amour (D290i)

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

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Compare Blu Amour X HTC Windows Phone 8S 09Points
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Blu Amour (D290i) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Blu Amour (D290i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290i)

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Windows Phone 8S} 9 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Amour (D290i)} 11 Advantages Blu Amour (D290i)
+4GB61%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs136 grams (4.76 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
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1700 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1600 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
22 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SAmour (D290i)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioBLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCBlu
Release date11/1/20125/1/2013
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)65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage4GB4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: White
β€’ Made with Swarovski Zirconia
β€’ Screen protector included
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlu Amour (D290i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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