alcatel Hero 2
#4584
HTC Desire 12+
#4761Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 2
HTC Desire 12+
Performance
56.562.6
Camera
47.419.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.423.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.948.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.431.3
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 2 features a larger and higher resolution display at 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the HTC Desire 12+'s 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Hero 2 is powered by a Mediatek MT8392 chipset with 2GB RAM, while the Desire 12+ utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 with 3GB RAM, offering smoother multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Hero 2 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality.
- The Hero 2 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Desire 12+'s 2965 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The Hero 2 runs on an older Android 4.4.2, while the Desire 12+ operates on Android 8.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Hero 2 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Desire 12+, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 2
HTC Desire 12+
General
Release Date
2014
2018, June 07
Announced
2014
2018, March 20
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Desire 12 Plus
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB (12.9GB user available), 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2965 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2965 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.21 x 0.31 in)
158.2 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175 g
157.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass