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HTC ThunderBolt vs. T-Mobile G2x Comparison

Wirefly Learn » Android Phones

May 10th, 2011

The HTC ThunderBolt was the first 4G phone for Verizon Wireless. It had a very successful introduction, as “intro fever” built to a frenzy when the phone launched in March. However, T-Mobile is an old hand at 4G phones, having delivered its first in October 2010. With several 4G phones under its belt, T-Mobile recently launched the T-Mobile G2x, made by LG. How does Verizon’s top phone (at the moment) compare to T-Mobile’s top phone? Both may soon lose their crowns to other phones that are nearing launch, but these remain two powerhouses.

The HTC ThunderBolt and T-Mobile use two different networking technologies and represent different approaches in Android smartphones. The ThunderBold manifests its power with size: It has a 4.3-inch screen, a kickstand and uses Verizon’s new 4G LTE network. The T-Mobile G2x has a 4-inch display and a sleeker design, and uses T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. Are these two as well-matched as they seem?


	T-Mobile G2x	HTC ThunderBolt

Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date)	$99.99	$174.99
Carrier	T-Mobile	Verizon Wireless
Operating System	Android 2.2	Android 2.2
Interface	LG UI	HTC Sense
Display	4″ LCD, 480 x 800 pixels	4.3″ LCD, 480 x 800 pixels
Data Speed	4G HSPA+ (GSM)	4G LTE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1	Bluetooth 2.1
GPS	aGPS	aGPS
Mobile Hotspot	Yes – Optional	Yes – Optional
Camera	8-megapixel, LED flash and autofocus	8-megapixel, LED flash and autofocus
Front-facing Camera	Yes; 1.3-megapixel	Yes; 1.3-megapixel
Video Capture	Yes; 1080p HD	Yes; 720p HD
Apps	Android Market	Android Market
Music Player	Yes	Yes
Adobe Flash Support	Adobe Flash 10.1	Adobe Flash 10.1
Storage Space	8GB onboard; microSD slot	8GB onboard; 32 GB microSD pre-installed
Keyboard	Virtual QWERTY	Virtual QWERTY
Battery	1,500 mAh, lithium-ion	1,400 mAh, lithium-ion
Processor	Dual-core 1 GHz processor	Single 1 GHz processor
Memory	RAM: 512MB	RAM: 768MB
Microsoft Outlook Support	Yes	Yes
View Word Docs	Yes	Yes
Weight	5 oz	6.5 oz
Dimensions	4.9″ x 2.5″ x 0.4″	4.8″ x 2.6″ x 0.5″

Key Differences

Display: The HTC ThunderBolt has a 4.3-inch LCD display rated at 480 x 800 pixels. The T-Mobile G2x has a 4-inch LCD display, also rated at 480 x 800 pixels.
Operating system: Both phones ship with Android 2.2, a fast and stable operating system.
Processor and RAM: The HTC ThunderBolt has a single-core 1GHz processor and 768MHz of processor RAM. The T-Mobile G2x has a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra processor and 512MB of RAM.
Keyboard: Both the T-Mobile G2x and the HTC ThunderBolt have on-screen virtual QWERTY keyboards. Neither has an actual physical keyboard.
Storage Space: The HTC ThunderBolt ships with 8GB of on-board storage and a 32GB pre-installed microSD card. The T-Mobile G2x ships with 8GB of onboard storage and an empty microSD slot.
Camera: Both The HTC ThunderBolt and the T-Mobile G2x have 8-megapixel still-image cameras. The ThunderBolt can record 720p HD video, while the G2x can record 1080p HD video. Both phones have an LED flash for the rear camera and front-facing cameras for convenient video chat.
Battery: The HTC ThunderBolt has a 1,400 mAh battery, while the T-Mobile G2x has a 1,500 mAh battery.