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Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs HTC Desire X

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

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Compare HTC Desire X X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 27Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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NEX S (256GB)} 27 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Desire X} 6 Advantages HTC Desire X
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+256GB (236GB available)117 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x2316 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+388 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.59"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh142%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)75%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
 
ModelNEX S (256GB)Desire X
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexHTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVivoHTC
Release date6/1/201810/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/2012
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6.59" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTS Sense 4.1 UI

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (236GB available)4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Global:
UMTS 900/2100
America:
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL11100
Battery capacity4000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC 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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera
β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Beats Audio sound enhancement
β€’
β€’ HDR photo
β€’ SRS WOW HD sound
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (256GB)HTC Desire X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

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