- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Sony Xperia Z
by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)In terms of detail we are pleased and focusing during video capture was overall snappy.
Rated 88% by by The Verge (Sep, 2012)In other areas, a new treatment has been utilized on the display which Apple claims produces brighter colors as well as deeper blacks while reducing display thickness.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the HTC 8X compared to the Apple iPhone 5
GHz1.5
Windows Phone 8 4G
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)When it's good, the Windows Phone 8X's backside illuminated camera is very good, hitting the sweet spot in detail, color accuracy, and sharp edges.
1.3 GHz
iOS 6 4G
Rated 87% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)The iPhone 5's 3.95-ounce weight is the lightest an iPhone's ever been.
screen size
4.3"
4"
8X by c|net (Oct, 2012)For AT&T customers, the decision could come down to size and weight, since the phone's designs are so different and since many other specs are so similar: LTE, 8-megapixel camera, identical processor, and large, HD screen.
iPhone 5 by G.-Clough--Garrett (Dec, 2012)The 4" screen was a great move by Apple, its not too big like the Note, but its not too small, like some say the iPhone 4 was.
screen resolution
iPhone 5 by Dwight (Apr, 2013)1080p resolution is going to be the minimum in the future (comparable to retina display) as will a quad-core processor and everyone else is offering more powerful battery life.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
8X by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Otherwise, though, all the latest tech is onboard with NFC, a fast 1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 dual-core processor and a stunning screen all present and correct.
iPhone 5 by G.-Clough--Garrett (Dec, 2012)I thought Apple would go all in with a quad-core, but they stuck with a Dual Core Processor, and I understand why.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
8X by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)We appreciate that the camera roll doesn't downsize pictures and you can enjoy them in full resolution.
iPhone 5 by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)The 8-megapixel iSight camera is probably one of the best cameras out there now in terms of all-around performance.
Performance Real world tests of HTC 8X vs Apple iPhone 5
cpu speed
8X by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)The internals are the same, but the Krait cores have been set to tick at 1GHz instead of 1.5GHz.
iPhone 5 by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)It’s slimmer, lighter and better looking than before, and yet it packs in a larger screen and faster processor.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Apple iPhone 5
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes (Windows Phone 8) | vs | No (iOS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,800 mA·h | vs | 1,440 mA·h |
| Around 30% more battery capacity | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.3 GHz |
| Around 20% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 1136 x 640 |
| Around 30% higher resolution screen | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.3" | vs | 4" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Slightly sharper screen | 341 ppi | vs | 325 ppi |
| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the HTC 8X
| Store much more stuff | 64 GB | vs | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Much bigger app store | 825,000 apps (Apple App Store) | vs | 120,000 apps (Windows Phone Marketplace) |
| Around 7x more apps; find an app for virtually any task | |||
| Much smaller | 59 x 124 x 8 mm | vs | 66 x 132 x 10 mm |
| Around 40% smaller | |||
| Lighter | 112 g | vs | 130 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
| Quite a bit thinner | 8 mm | vs | 10 mm |
| More than 20% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
HTC 8X | Apple iPhone 5 | ||
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 | Rated by 89 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Josh--techman (Feb, 2013) Rated 100% by by Josh--techman (Feb, 2013) | Rated by 306 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by G.-Lee (Oct, 2012) Rated 80% by by Ayoub (Nov, 2012) Rated 80% by by Sage-Wysocki (Mar, 2013) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 2-way tie: OK operating system |
 | 2 | Nokia Lumia 920 9-way tie: Is 4G |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S III Long standby time |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia Z Is waterproof |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Longest battery life during active use |
 | 7 | BlackBerry Z10 Newest on the market |
 | 8 | Nokia Lumia 820 4-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
