HTC Desire 625
#6226
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 625
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 625 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~315 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with identical CPU and GPU specifications, but the Desire 625 has 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Lumia's 1GB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- In terms of camera, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 550 includes a wider aperture f/2.4, and a 2 MP front camera, outperforming the Desire's 1.3 MP selfie camera.
- The Lumia 550 also has a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh in the Desire 625.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs Android 5.1 with Sense UI, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 625
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140.1 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes