HTC Desire 12s
#4479
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
#5002Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 12s
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
Performance
60.656.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
25.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.444.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
33.229.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 12s features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the 5.5-inch display of the HTC Desire 820s, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 12s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, while the Desire 820s utilizes a Mediatek MT6752 chipset at 1.7 GHz, suggesting better performance in the latter.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Desire 820s includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Desire 12s has a larger 3075 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery of the Desire 820s, likely providing better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Desire 12s runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more updated experience than the Desire 820s, which operates on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
- In terms of build, the Desire 12s is slightly heavier and thicker, but both devices lack water resistance and share similar connectivity options, with the Desire 12s supporting NFC while the Desire 820s does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 12s
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3075 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.2 x 72.7 x 8.3 mm (6.07 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight
150 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Marble White, Milkyway Gray, Monarch Orange, Santorini White, Tuxedo Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass