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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X HTC Windows Phone 8S 13Points
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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07Points HTC Google Nexus One (Global) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Windows Phone 8S} 13 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Google Nexus One (Global)} 7 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs512MB LPDDR
+4GB21 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (190MB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)15%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)12%
Thinner		vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+4"8%
Larger screen		vs3.7"
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (720x480)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
TFT Super LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPIvs+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+11 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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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SGoogle Nexus One (Global)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioHTC Nexus One PB99100, HTC Passion
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/1/20123/16/2010
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Display typeTFT Super LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI252 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 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB512MB (190MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 24 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
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 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263H.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
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
β€’ 4GB microSD included
β€’ Trackball navigation

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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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