HTC Windows Phone 8S vs ZTE Boost MAX+
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Windows Phone 8S: 81.8 g lighter
- Windows Phone 8S:
- 113 g
- Boost MAX+:
- 194.8 g
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Width
Windows Phone 8S: 19.6 mm narrower
- Windows Phone 8S:
- 63 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 82.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Windows Phone 8S: 1.7 in smaller diagonal
- Windows Phone 8S:
- 4 in
- Boost MAX+:
- 5.7 in
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Height
Windows Phone 8S: 44.6 mm shorter
- Windows Phone 8S:
- 120.5 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 165.1 mm
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Release year
- Windows Phone 8S:
- 2012
- Boost MAX+:
- 2015
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Windows Phone 8S
- Height:
- 120.5 mm
- Width:
- 63 mm
- Depth:
- 10.3 mm
2. Boost MAX+
- Height:
- 165.1 mm +44.6 mm versus Windows Phone 8S
- Width:
- 82.6 mm +19.6 mm versus Windows Phone 8S
- Depth:
- 10.2 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Windows Phone 8S
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 45.5 cm²
2. Boost MAX+
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 89.6 cm²
Boost MAX+ has approximately 96.7% more rectangular screen area than Windows Phone 8S.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Windows Phone 8S: Original memory entry
4 GB · 512 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Windows Phone 8S
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Boost MAX+
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Windows Phone 8S | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dop |
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