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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs ZTE V821

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs ZTE V821 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE V821 X HTC Windows Phone 8S 21Points
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points ZTE V821 Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
ZTE V821
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
CSTN

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Windows Phone 8S} 21 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs V821} 4 Advantages ZTE V821
+4GB40 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (100MB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)21%
Thinner		vs12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsCSTN - passive matrix
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+233 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs167 PPI
+4"67%
Larger screen		vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1700 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs900 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
2.1 + A2DP
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
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ModelWindows Phone 8SZTE V821
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioZTE V821, ZTE GV821, ZTE GSM V821 Dual Chip, Dual SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCZTE
Release date11/1/20126/1/2011
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)61 x 110 millimeters (2.4 x 4.33 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
Display typeTFT Super LCDCSTN - passive matrix
Screen size4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI167 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 8SZTE V821
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627MediaTek MT6516
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM926EJ-S rev 5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage4GB256MB (100MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
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 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
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 8SZTE V821
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 8SZTE V821
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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 8SZTE V821
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3709T42P3h483757
Battery capacity1700 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered316.7 hours (13.2 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
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 on red
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SZTE V821
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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