HTC Windows Phone 8X – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.20.20

Model: Windows Phone 8X
Brand: HTC
Rating: 0 out of 5 (0 votes)
Price: 170 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2012
Dimensions: 132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm
Weight: 130 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: S-LCD2 4.3 inches
Battery: 1800 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 8MP
Front camera: Single, 2.1MP

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Common

Brand and model	HTC Windows Phone 8X
Other names	Previously known as HTC Accord
Launch date	2012, September

Price

First price	170 EUR

Design

Height	5.21 in (132.4 mm)
Width	2.61 in ( 66.2 mm)
Depth	0.4 in ( 10.1 mm)
Weight	4.59 oz (130 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	S-LCD2
Size	4.3 in
Screen Area	51.0 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1280 px
Points per inch	342 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	58.2%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU	- Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU	- Adreno 225

Memory

Internal Memory	16 GB, 1 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, AF
Features	LED flash
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-2.1 MP
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T -4G - LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 17(700) - AT&T
SIM Card	Micro-SIM
Speed	HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
SAR	0.59 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth	3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	1800 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-Beats Audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others	-OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage) -MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player -MP4/H.264/WMV player -Document viewer/editor -Video/photo editor -Voice memo/command/dial -Predictive text input

HTC Windows Phone 8X AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The HTC Windows Phone 8X scores 4210 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	4210 (Position 1987 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1981. Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman	4900
1982. Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY	4823
1983. Apple iPhone 4 CDMA	4798
1984. LG Optimus L7 P700	4563
1985. ZTE Kis 3	4310
1986. Samsung Galaxy Young 2 SM-G130	4217
1987. HTC Windows Phone 8X	4210
1988. Samsung Galaxy Star 2	4182
1989. Apple iPhone 4	4152
1990. Sony Xperia SL	4130
1991. BLU Dash 4.0	4056
1992. LG Optimus L5 Dual E615	4020
1993. LG Optimus L1 II E410	4000

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from HTC. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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HTC Windows Phone 8X Release Date

The HTC Windows Phone 8X was officially announced and released on September, 2012. It is available in California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow.

HTC Windows Phone 8X Price

The HTC Windows Phone 8X starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16 GB	170 EUR
1 GB RAM	170 EUR

A 2GB version of the HTC Windows Phone 8X is not officially available — 1GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does HTC Windows Phone 8X cost?

The price of the HTC Windows Phone 8X varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the HTC Windows Phone 8X come out?

The HTC Windows Phone 8X was released on September, 2012.

What is the size and weight of HTC Windows Phone 8X ?

The HTC Windows Phone 8X has dimensions of Height: 132.4 mm Width: 66.2 mm Thickness: 10.1 mm and weighs approximately 130 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of HTC Windows Phone 8X?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.3 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 342 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a HTC Windows Phone 8X have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with processor Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait. HTC Windows Phone 8X is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the HTC Windows Phone 8X?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, AF and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the HTC Windows Phone 8X?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2.1 MP and features like

What colors does the HTC Windows Phone 8X come in?

The HTC Windows Phone 8X is available in the following colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow.

What is the AnTuTu score of the HTC Windows Phone 8X?

The HTC Windows Phone 8X scores 4210 points in AnTuTu 7.