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Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB) vs HTC Desire X

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X3 GT vs HTC Desire X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire X X Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB) 31Points
6.6"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)

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!

Poco X3 GT (256GB)} 31 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB) vs Desire X} 7 Advantages HTC Desire X
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 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 (230GB available)114 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+399 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.6"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)69%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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.

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
 
ModelPoco X3 GT (256GB)Desire X
Other model namesPOCO X3 GT (21061110AG)HTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date8/19/2021, Announced: 7/28/202110/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 163.3 millimeters (2.99 x 6.43 in)62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)399 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
System versionAndroid 11Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5 / 13HTS Sense 4.1 UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 (MT6891Z) (6nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MC9 (836MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 506800 (v8), 578505 (v9)
Geekbench: 2310 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global:
UMTS 900/2100
America:
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.97" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by JBL
Supported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (256GB)HTC Desire X
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL11100
Battery capacity5000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Wave Blue, Cloud White
• Protective case included
• Colors: Black, White
• Beats Audio sound enhancement

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

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (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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