HTC Windows Phone 8X
The HTC Windows Phone 8X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 8ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, September. Released 2012, November
Also Known As
Previously known as HTC Accord
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
S-LCD2
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Windows Phone 8X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Windows Phone 8X has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC Windows Phone 8X does not support a memory card.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Windows Phone 8X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X has 3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update.
