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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs HTC Vivid

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

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Compare HTC Vivid X HTC Windows Phone 8S 06Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Vivid

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} 6 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Vivid} 20 Advantages HTC Vivid
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)10%
Thinner
vs11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1700 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1620 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
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT Super LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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 Vivid
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ModelWindows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioAT&T HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/1/201211/6/2011
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 3.0 UI

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
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 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Vivid
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 8SHTC Vivid
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Vivid
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

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

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered293 hours (12.2 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
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: Black, White
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Vivid
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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