Acer Allegro
#7915
HTC Desire
#5953Category Breakdown
Acer Allegro
HTC Desire
Performance
39.562.7
Camera
39.613.7
Display
16.971.8
Battery
13.114.0
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
27.223.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.925.8
Summary
- The Acer Allegro features a 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Desire has a slightly larger 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display with the same resolution, offering vibrant colors.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPUs, but the Allegro has 8GB of RAM compared to the Desire's 576MB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Desire can record video at higher resolutions with a software update.
- The Allegro's battery capacity is 1300mAh, slightly lower than the Desire's 1400mAh, which may impact longevity.
- Software-wise, the Allegro runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, while the Desire operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI, providing a different user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Allegro measuring 116 x 59 x 13 mm and weighing 126g, while the Desire is slightly larger at 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm and 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Allegro
HTC Desire
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Acer W4, Acer M310
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
Display
Size
3.6"
3.7"
Type
TFT
AMOLED or SLCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB
576MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight
126 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass