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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs HTC Hero (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Hero X HTC Windows Phone 8S 20Points
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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03Points HTC Hero (CDMA) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
HTC Hero (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Windows Phone 8S} 20 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Hero (CDMA)} 3 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core139%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR278%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs288MB LPDDR
+4GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)36%
Thinner		vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+4"25%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsCIF (352x288)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
+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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
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
13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SHero (CDMA)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioSprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/1/201210/1/2009
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2288MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB512MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
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 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Hero (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
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 Hero (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
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 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.1 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: Silver
β€’ HTC Sense UI
β€’ Trackball
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Hero (CDMA)
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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