HTC Desire 10 Pro
#3216
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3019Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Performance
66.362.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.693.5
Connectivity
58.663.9
Audio
70.68.9
Overall
42.944.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 10 Pro features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 10 Pro is powered by a Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, whereas the A5 utilizes the more efficient Exynos 7880.
- The Desire 10 Pro has a 20 MP rear camera compared to the A5's 16 MP, but the A5's camera has a wider aperture of f/1.9, potentially offering better low-light performance.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the A5 supports faster 18W charging.
- For software, the HTC runs Android 6.0, while the Samsung starts with the same version but can be upgraded to Android 8.0.
- Build quality for both includes glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the A5 has a glass back, giving it a different aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016, December 20
2017
Announced
2016, September 20
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T830MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide)
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.5 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Stone Black, Polar White, Royal Blue, Valentine Lux, Mint Green
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual mono speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer