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HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist Metal (S530) X HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) 11Points
4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Positivo Twist Metal (S530) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X
5.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

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 8X (CDMA)} 11 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) vs Twist Metal (S530)} 11 Advantages Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+342 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs188 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)2%
Thinner
4.3"vs+5.2"21%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
1800 mAhvs+2200 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware 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)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
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
 
ModelWindows Phone 8X (CDMA)Twist Metal (S530)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMAPositivo Twist S530 (Metal)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandHTCPositivo
Release date11/13/20127/19/2017
Depth10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)75.3 x 149.2 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI188 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Black, Red
• Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Colors: Black, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
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