HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 5:38 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)

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!

3 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+128GB (100GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)25% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+405 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.5"51% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
3.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E Single-SIM
Country or region available	USA	Argentina, Australia, Mexico, Peru
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2012	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, Red • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)