How we tested
The performance of these phones was tested
using two browser-based benchmarks: the SunSpider test evaluated JavaScript
speed, and the Peacekeeper benchmark was a more demanding HTML 5-based
evaluation.
We used a colorimeter to measure the
brightness and contrast of the screens in this week's test. We tested battery
life using a 24-hour benchmark that involved several common smartphone
activities: a large file download, an hour of audio playback, forcing the screen
on for an hour and then making a 30m phone call.
HTC Windows Phone 8S Specs
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 63x120x10.3mm
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Weight: 113g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 4in, S-LCD
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Screen Resolution: 480x800
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Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
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Memory: 512MB
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Storage (Expandable?): 4GB, yes
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Wireless Internet: Single-band 802.11n
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NFC: No
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4G: No
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Camera: 5MP
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Video Recording: 720p
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Compass: No
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Battery Accessible: No
Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 1,410ms
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Peacekeeper (Higher Is Better): 199
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Battery: 60%
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Measured Brightness: 434cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 1,085:1
HTC Windows Phone 8X Specs
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 66x132x10.1 mm
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Weight: 130g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 4.3in, S-LCD2
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Screen Resolution: 720x1,280
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Processor: 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus
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Memory: 1GB
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Storage (Expandable?): 16GB, no
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Wireless Internet: Dual-band 802.11 n
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NFC: Yes
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4G: No
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Camera: 8MP
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Video Recording: 1080p
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Compass: Yes
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Battery Accessible: No
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Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 913ms
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Peacekeeper (Higher Is Better): 340
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Battery: 50%
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Measured Brightness: 366cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 732:1
Huawei Ascend W1 Specs
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 63x124x10.5mm
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Weight: 130g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 4in, IPS
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Screen Resolution: 480x800
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Processor: 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pius
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Memory: 512MB
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Storage (Expandable?): 4GB, yes
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Wireless Internet: Single-band 802.11n
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NFC: Yes
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4G: No
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Camera: 5MP
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Video Recording: 720p
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Compass: No
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Battery Accessible: Yes
Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 1138ms
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Peacekeeper (Higher Is Better): 275
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Battery: 70%
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Measured Brightness: 312cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 1,040:1
Nokia Lumia 620 Specs
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 61x115x11mm
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Weight: 127g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 3.8in, TFT
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Screen Resolution: 480x800
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Processor: 1GHz Snapdragon S4
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Memory: 512MB
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Storage (Expandable?): 8GB, yes
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Wireless Internet: Dual-band 802.11n
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NFC: Yes
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4G: No
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Camera: 5MP
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Video Recording: 720p
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Compass: Yes
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Battery Accessible: Yes
Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 1,449ms
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Peacekeeper(Higher Is Better): 219
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Battery: 50%
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Measured Brightness: 543cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 798:1
Nokia Lumia 820 Specs
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Lumia 820
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 68x123x9.9mm
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Weight: 160g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 4.3in, AMOLED
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Screen Resolution: 480x800
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Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus
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Memory: 1GB
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Storage (Expandable?): 8GB, yes
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Wireless Internet: Dual-band 802.11 n
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NFC: Yes
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4G: Yes
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Camera: 8MP
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Video Recording: 1080p
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Compass: Yes
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Battery Accessible: Yes
Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 906ms
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Peacekeeper (Higher Is Better): 341
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Bat: 50%
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Measured Brightness: 301cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 301:1
Nokia Lumia 920 Specs
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 70x130x10.7mm
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Weight: 185g
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Screen Diagonal And Type: 4.5in, IPS
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Screen Resolution: 768x1,280
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Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus
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Memory: 1GB
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Storage (Expandable?): 32GB, no
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Wireless Internet: Dual-band, 802.11n
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NFC: Yes
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4G: Yes
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Camera: 8MP
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Video Recording: 1080p
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Compass: Yes
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Battery Accessible: No
Testing
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Sunspider (Lower Is Better): 920ms
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Peacekeeper(Higher Is Better): 333
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Battery: 40%
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Measured Brightness: 427cd/m2
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Measured Contrast Ratio: 711:1
