10points

HTC 8S

29points

Nokia Lumia 920

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250 facts in comparison

HTC 8S vs Nokia Lumia 920

HTC 8S
Nokia Lumia 920

Why is HTC 8S better than Nokia Lumia 920?

  • Has an external memory slot
    ?
  • 72 g lighter
    ?

    113 gvs185 g
  • 7.8 mm narrower
    ?

    63 mmvs70.8 mm
  • 9.8 mm shorter
    ?

    120.5 mmvs130.3 mm
  • 20.79% less body volume
    ?

    78.19 cm³vs98.71 cm³
  • 0.27W/kg lower SAR for body (US)
    ?

    0.64W/kgvs0.91W/kg
  • 0.36W/kg lower SAR for head (US)
    ?

    0.72W/kgvs1.08W/kg

Why is Nokia Lumia 920 better than HTC 8S?

  • 17.65% more battery power
    ?

    2000 mAhvs1700 mAh
  • Has wireless charging
    ?
  • 42.49% higher pixel density
    ?

    332 ppivs233 ppi
  • 0.5GB more RAM memory
    ?

    1GBvs0.5GB
  • 3.07x higher resolution
    ?

    768 x 1280 pxvs400 x 800 px
  • 1.74x more megapixels (main camera)
    ?

    8.7 MPvs5 MP
  • 1.5x faster CPU speed
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    2 x 1.5 GHzvs2 x 1 GHz
  • 12.5% bigger screen size
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    4.5"vs4"

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Design

weight

113 g

185 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

10.3 mm

10.7 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

63 mm

70.8 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

120.5 mm

130.3 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
water resistance

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The level of water resistance that the device has.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

78.19 cm³

98.71 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

LCD

IPS, LCD

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

233 ppi

332 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

400 x 800 px

768 x 1280 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
HTC 8S
Nokia Lumia 920
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

0.5GB

1GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
AnTuTu benchmark score

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
GPU name

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Qualcomm Adreno 225
Nokia Lumia 920

The name of the integrated GPU.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: UL Solutions.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: UL Solutions.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: UL Solutions.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Work 3.0 is a benchmark for Android (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the everyday performance of a device (e.g. web browsing and photo editing). Source: UL Solutions.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

PCMark Work 3.0 is a benchmark for Android (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the battery life of a device. Source: UL Solutions.

Cameras

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
megapixels (front camera)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

1.3MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

720 x 30 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

Android version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
has clipboard warnings

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.

Battery

battery power

1700 mAh

2000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
comes with a charger

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Some manufacturers sell devices with chargers included, while others do not. An included charger is an extra benefit for users as it allows them to save money by not having to buy one.
has a removable battery

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
HTC 8S
Nokia Lumia 920
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
SIM cards

1 SIM

1 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Has USB Type-C

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
download speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

100 MBits/s

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

50 MBits/s

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).

Miscellaneous

has a video light

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC 8S)

Nokia Lumia 920
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
is a system camera
HTC 8S

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nokia Lumia 920)

A system camera has many interchangeable components such as lenses, flashes, and other accessories. System cameras offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.

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