HTC Desire 300 vs HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 300
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HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Better display
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Lighter body
HTC Desire 300
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 217 | 342 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 60.3 | 58.2 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play | — |
| OS Name | Android | — |
| OS Version | 4.1.2 | — |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | w480p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1650 | 1800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 625 h (3G) | Up to 300 h |
| talk time | Up to 11 h (3G) | Up to 15 h |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.8 | 132.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 132.1 |
| Width (mm) | 66.2 | 66.2 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, September. Released 2013, December | 2012, November. Released 2012, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - EU, Asia, China | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 13 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 300 | HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 300 and HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA packs a 1800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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