HTC Desire 326G dual sim
#7557
Plum Compass 2
#7540Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 326G dual sim
Plum Compass 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.353.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 326G dual sim and Plum Compass 2 both feature plastic builds, but the Desire is slightly lighter at 146g compared to the Compass's 165g.
- The Desire has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Compass offers a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Compass uses a newer Spreadtrum SC7731C chipset.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera, though the Desire supports 1080p video recording, while the Compass is limited to 720p.
- They share a 2000mAh battery capacity and lack fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The Desire runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Compass operates on a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 326G dual sim
Plum Compass 2
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z518
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
TFT
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731G
Spreadtrum SC7731C
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.7 x 69.6 x 9.7 mm (5.5 x 2.74 x 0.38 in)
144 x 72.7 x 9.8 mm (5.67 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
Weight
146 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White Birch, Black Onyx
Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes