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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X HTC Windows Phone 8S 02Points
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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27Points Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

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Windows Phone 8S} 2 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)48%
Lighter		vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core157%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+32GB (26GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Windows Phone 8.0 Ambervs+Windows 10 MobileAdvantage
Windows 10 Mobile is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+2420 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 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 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SLumia 930 (Gold edition)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia Martini
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCNokia
Release date11/1/201212/1/2014
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Display typeTFT Super LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 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 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity1700 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered432 hours (18 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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, HTML5
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/gold, White/gold
β€’ Nokia ClearBlack display
β€’ Nokia PureView camera
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics
β€’ Records 4K (after Denim update)
β€’ Camera focal length of 26mm
β€’ Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
β€’ Internet Explorer 11
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
β€’ WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SNokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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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