Category Breakdown
Coolpad Note 3 Plus
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The Coolpad Note 3 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the HTC Desire 820s dual sim's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Coolpad is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the HTC utilizes a slightly faster MT6752 at 1.7 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the HTC offers an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the Coolpad's 5 MP selfie shooter.
- The Coolpad has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the HTC's 2600 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Coolpad runs on Android 5.1 with Cool UI 6, while the HTC operates on an older Android 4.4.4 with Sense UI 6, which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
- The build quality of the HTC is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Coolpad, which may appeal to users prioritizing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Note 3 Plus
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 9 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, White
Marble White, Milkyway Gray, Monarch Orange, Santorini White, Tuxedo Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Cool UI 6
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Cool UI 6
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

