The world of mobile technology is always on the move, with bigger and better innovations released almost daily. With standards constantly being raised, and with 2011 being touted as 'The Year of the Smartphone', we thought we'd give you a head to head comparison of two of the most talked-about handsets of this year, the HTC Desire HD and the N8 Nokia N8.
Camera - The Desire HD is so-called for a reason. As well as having an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, dual flash, face detection and geo tagging, it also records 720P HD video, putting it up there with the most impressive mobile snappers on the market. However, if we're talking impressive, the N8's photographic capabilities are second to none. It features an amazing 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, auto focus and a Xenon flash, it also captures 720P HD video, making it the best on the market.
Operating System - The Desire HD is another in HTC's long line of Android phones, running version 2.2, also known as Froyo. When you combine the hardware capabilities of the HD with the customisation possibilities, app store and open source ethos of Android, the result is truly brilliant. Nokia, by contrast, has been roundly criticised for releasing a potential world-beater in the N8 and encumbering with their reliance on the much maligned Symbian OS, even if it is the nicely re-designed Symbian^3. As much as the N8 boasts some serious hardware, it just can't hold a torch to the might of Android.
Build Quality - Both the Desire HD and the N8 have been touched by the recent trend for big screen, unibody handsets, and both wear them well. Each feels solid in the hand and reassuringly free of creaks or groans, whilst still looking sleek and stylish. The Nokia comes in a range of colours, although most are only available through selected service providers, and the HD comes in black or brown. We feel that this category is too close to call.
Multimedia - These days, we expect a handset to be much more than a just a phone, and in terms of multimedia capabilities, the N8 and the Desire have a lot to offer. The HD plays DivX, Xvid and MP4 right out of the box, has a stereo FM radio and also boasts Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement. The N8, however, takes multimedia to a new level. To complement its 720P video capture, the N8 has HDMI TV-out capability, which means you can watch your videos in glorious HD on your home entertainment system. On top of this, the N8 also has Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement and Stereo FM radio with RDS and an FM transmitter, making the N8 the king of mobile entertainment.
Apps - Nokia is still a little behind in the app store stakes, and though the OVI store is getting there, it still cannot compete with the Android Market. With a wealth of free apps, as well as many reasonably priced paid applications, there's not much you can't get your hands on through the Market, which is why there are so many people who wouldn't dream of a life without Android.
So there you have it, an honest draw between the two handsets which have played a huge part in defining the mobile market .If it's an all round multimedia experience you're after, then the N8 is the phone for you, however, if it's free apps and a stellar OS that tickles your fancy.
Camera - The Desire HD is so-called for a reason. As well as having an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, dual flash, face detection and geo tagging, it also records 720P HD video, putting it up there with the most impressive mobile snappers on the market. However, if we're talking impressive, the N8's photographic capabilities are second to none. It features an amazing 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, auto focus and a Xenon flash, it also captures 720P HD video, making it the best on the market.Operating System - The Desire HD is another in HTC's long line of Android phones, running version 2.2, also known as Froyo. When you combine the hardware capabilities of the HD with the customisation possibilities, app store and open source ethos of Android, the result is truly brilliant. Nokia, by contrast, has been roundly criticised for releasing a potential world-beater in the N8 and encumbering with their reliance on the much maligned Symbian OS, even if it is the nicely re-designed Symbian^3. As much as the N8 boasts some serious hardware, it just can't hold a torch to the might of Android.
Build Quality - Both the Desire HD and the N8 have been touched by the recent trend for big screen, unibody handsets, and both wear them well. Each feels solid in the hand and reassuringly free of creaks or groans, whilst still looking sleek and stylish. The Nokia comes in a range of colours, although most are only available through selected service providers, and the HD comes in black or brown. We feel that this category is too close to call.
Multimedia - These days, we expect a handset to be much more than a just a phone, and in terms of multimedia capabilities, the N8 and the Desire have a lot to offer. The HD plays DivX, Xvid and MP4 right out of the box, has a stereo FM radio and also boasts Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement. The N8, however, takes multimedia to a new level. To complement its 720P video capture, the N8 has HDMI TV-out capability, which means you can watch your videos in glorious HD on your home entertainment system. On top of this, the N8 also has Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement and Stereo FM radio with RDS and an FM transmitter, making the N8 the king of mobile entertainment.
Apps - Nokia is still a little behind in the app store stakes, and though the OVI store is getting there, it still cannot compete with the Android Market. With a wealth of free apps, as well as many reasonably priced paid applications, there's not much you can't get your hands on through the Market, which is why there are so many people who wouldn't dream of a life without Android.
So there you have it, an honest draw between the two handsets which have played a huge part in defining the mobile market .If it's an all round multimedia experience you're after, then the N8 is the phone for you, however, if it's free apps and a stellar OS that tickles your fancy.
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