With the introduction of the new iPhone 5 last week, it sure outshined other smartphones out there. HTC and Nokia are two mobile manufacturers considered as underdogs in the intense smartphone battle.

Apple sold two million units already of its new smartphone, according to reports. It overshadowed sales of HTC and Nokia phones.

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the star of the Nokia Lumia launch with its 4.5 inch display screen, dual-core 1.5Ghz processor, wireless charging and PureView branding. According to Nokia, the Lumia 920 features a floating camera lens that is designed to provide better image stabilization for both photos and video, it can record full HD video in 1080p.

One of the best smartphones in the HTC One product line is the HTC One XL. The device was introduced earlier this year that impressed a lot of consumers in many parts of the world. HTC is considered as one of the strong competitors of Apple that is slowly rising in the smartphone market.

Below is the comparison of the two underdogs in the smartphones battle royale.

Design - HTC One XL is thin and lightweight smartphone and available in gray and white color cases. Nokia Lumia 920 is available in different fun colors that will match the mood and lifestyle of the user. Moreover, a new color of cyan is hinted on the company's new commercial.

Screen Display - The Nokia Lumia 920 is equipped with a screen that is 4.5 inches and has 1280x768 pixel resolution However, HTC One XL has 4.7 inch screen display with 1280x720 pixel resolution.

Operating System - One of the main difference between the two is its mobile software, the Nokia Lumia 920 is run by the latest Windows Phone 8. The HTC One XL is supported by Google's Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which is upgradable to Jelly Bean.

Processor - The two devices are both powered by 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset.

Camera - Nokia Lumia 920 is equipped with Nokia PureView camera with 8.7 megapixels. HTC One XL is equipped with 8MP shooter at the back.

Connectivity - Both devices support 4G/LTE connectivity, which is the latest trend in devices nowadays. 4G claimed to be a faster connection yet.

NFC - Both devices support near field communication, which iPhone 5 did not include in its features.

Battery Life - HTC One XL has 1800 mAh battery, which is a little less compared to Nokia Lumia 920's 2000 mAh battery. Moreover, the device has built in apparatus to support wireless charging.

Based from the aforementioned features, if you want to experience the perks of Android, choose HTC. However, if you are one of the people curious with the performance and capabilities of Windows Phone 8, choose Nokia Lumia 920. Reports claimed that Nokia Lumia 920 will be released on October 21; while HTC One XL is already available in major carriers.