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Nokia Lumia 800 vs HTC Desire X

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800 vs HTC Desire X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire X

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!

Lumia 800} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800 vs Desire X} 13 Advantages HTC Desire X
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+16GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
512MB LPDDR2vs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)25%
Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)30%
Thinner
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+1650 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 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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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
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ModelLumia 800Desire X
Other model namesNokia Sea Ray, Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date11/1/201110/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTS Sense 4.1 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100Global:
UMTS 900/2100
America:
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL11100
Battery capacity1450 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours6 hours
Standby335 hours (14 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
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 callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Colors: Black, White
• Beats Audio sound enhancement

• HDR photo
• SRS WOW HD sound
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 800HTC Desire X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.94W/kg (head)feature not registered
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