HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
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HTC Desire 816G dual sim
#4959Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.067.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.255.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 526G+ features a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of approximately 234 ppi, while the HTC Desire 816G offers a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a higher pixel density of around 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both models have 1GB of RAM, but the 816G has a more powerful octa-core CPU option compared to the 526G+'s octa-core variant.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the 526G+ sporting an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, while the 816G boasts a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, enhancing its photography potential.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the 526G+ having a 2000 mAh battery compared to the 816G's 2600 mAh, providing longer usage time for the latter.
- Both devices run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), but the 816G includes Sense UI 6 for an improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Available as HTC Desire 526G dual sim with Quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD,
Super LCD2
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582 - India model
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz - 526G+ modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz - 526G model
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - India modelOcta-core 1.7 GHz - SEA model
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2 - India model
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB (IN), 16GB (SEA), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.8 x 9.9 mm (5.50 x 2.75 x 0.39 in)
156.6 x 78.7 x 8 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
Weight
154 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier blue, Stealth black, Lacquer black, Fervor red - 526G+Glacier blue, Stealth black - 526G
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes