HTC Desire X
The HTC Desire X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 114g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Weight
114g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
White/Black, Prussian Blue
