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HTC Desire X phone review — specs and Genze score

HTC Desire X Specifications

Available as HTC Desire X Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots

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Released 2012, Aug 15

Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play

  • 114g, 9.3mm thickness
  • Android 4.0, up to 4.1.1, Sense UI 4
  • 4GB 768MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.9
Display 5
Performance 3.1
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.2/10

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Quick specifications

4.0"

480x800 pixels

5MP

480p

768MB RAM

Snapdragon S4 Play

1650mAh

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4.2 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 2.9/10
Display 5/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.00 GHz BT 4.0 2012

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
??? HSDPA 850 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Announced 2012, August. Released 2012, October
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight 114 g (4.02 oz)
SIM Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Type Super LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 203
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 768MB RAM
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 480p@30fps
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? Beats Audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
??? Dropbox (25 GB cloud storage)

MP4/H.264/WMV player

MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player

Organizer

Document viewer

Photo viewer/editor

Voice memo/dial

Predictive text input
Type Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 833 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
Colors White/Black, Prussian Blue
SAR 1.11 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
Price About 190 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: 1275:1 (nominal) / 1.878:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo
Loudspeaker Voice 63dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality Noise -81.0dB / Crosstalk -80.0dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 42h

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HTC Desire X

Frequently asked questions

Is HTC Desire X worth buying in 2026?

HTC Desire X is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of HTC Desire X?

HTC Desire X has a 1,650 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does HTC Desire X have?

HTC Desire X features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for HTC Desire X?

Genze rates HTC Desire X 4.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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