HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#1998
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
#1287Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Performance
81.586.1
Camera
62.738.1
Display
80.581.4
Battery
33.730.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
79.287.5
Audio
8.999.6
Overall
52.860.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 21 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset, whereas the XCover7 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
- The camera system on the XCover7 Pro offers a 50 MP main sensor compared to the 48 MP on the Desire 21 Pro, with both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Desire 21 Pro at 5000 mAh versus 4350 mAh in the XCover7 Pro, but the latter supports faster charging at 15W.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 10, while the XCover7 Pro operates on the more recent Android 15 with One UI 7, enhancing the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2025, April 14
Announced
2021, January 13
2025, April 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, 90Hz
PLS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.1 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
168.6 x 79.9 x 10.2 mm (6.64 x 3.15 x 0.40 in)
Weight
205 g
240 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 15, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass